Delius 150th Anniversary 1862-1934
2012 marks the anniversary of the birth of composer Frederick Delius. Born in Bradford to a family of wool merchants, of German descent, Delius turned his back on the family trade and went on to study music at the Music Conservatorium in Leipzig. Delius’ colourful life and career took him all over the world, notably to Florida and to Paris. Sir Thomas Beecham described Delius as ‘the last great apostle in our time of romance, emotion and beauty in music’.
Frederick Delius is part of the rich history of our building at the Delius Arts and Cultural Centre, due to the German Church that we are based in being his family church. The Delius family name can be seen in the stained glass windows to the rear of the church space above the altar.
Special anniversary celebrations will include several festivals, events, competitions and performances happening around the country, further details of these Delius inspired events and Delius’ life can be found at the Delius Society/Delius Trust website at www.delius.org.uk.
