{"product_id":"13159-delius-frederick-autograph-letter-regarding-the-publication-of-brigg-fair","title":"Delius, Frederick. (1862–1934) Autograph Letter regarding the publication of Brigg Fair","description":"\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eScarce ALS, one page on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, January 8, 1910. Letter to music critic Edwin Evans. In part: “Briggfair is being published by Leuckart and no doubt on application they will let you have a proof copy for analysis. It might also be wise for you to consult Mr. Beecham’s programmes.” Addressed on the reverse in Delius’s hand. In fine condition, with light handling wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eThe conductor Thomas Beecham played a major part in bringing Delius to prominence by performing his work.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eDuring the last 12 years of his life Delius’s wife Jelka wrote almost all his letters.  Autograph material, especially of \u003c\/span\u003emusical content, from the hand of the influential English composer are very rare.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\"Brigg Fair\" is an English \u003cspan style=\"\"\u003efolk song\u003c\/span\u003e, best known in a \u003cspan style=\"\"\u003echoral\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"\"\u003earrangement\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan style=\"\"\u003ePercy Grainger\u003c\/span\u003e. In 1907, Delius heard the setting and was impressed by both the tune and the arrangement, and, with Grainger's permission, used the song as the basis of an orchestral work.  First performed in 1908 and \u003cspan style=\"\"\u003esubtitled ‘An English Rhapsody,' Delius’s work treats the tune to a series of variations, encompassing lilting rhythmic dances, funereal marches, gently pastoral moments and full grand statements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eOne of Delius’s most original and distinctive works, a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e peaceful introduction and several Romantic linking passages give the work its rhapsodic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093508804767,"sku":"13159","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Delius_ALS_13159.jpg?v=1722188494","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/13159-delius-frederick-autograph-letter-regarding-the-publication-of-brigg-fair","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}