Andrew J Boyle is a renowned expert on Delius – he’s even got a PhD in the composer and his works. In his book, Delius and Norway, the author and podcaster looks at the vital role that this beautiful country came to play in Delius’ works.
Ahead of performing Delius’ The Song of the High Hills at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Thursday 8 May, Andrew J Boyle made the below fantastic video for us explaining the work and showing why nature is such a key part of this piece which, in Delius’ own words, expresses ‘the joy and rapture felt in the High Mountains’. Andrew’s book received acclaim from BBC Music Magazine amongst others – you can find out more about it and buy it here.
Enjoy a free pre-concert talk from Andrew J Boyle
If this ethereal music and Andrew J Boyle’s insights on it have piqued your interest, why not come to our pre-concert talk in which Andrew J Boyle will be discussing Delius’ works further? It’s happening at 6.15pm on Thursday 8 May in Southbank Centre’s Clore Ballroom. He’ll be joined there by Richard Blackford who will discuss his work La Sagrada Familia Symphony, which will be receiving its world premiere that very night. The talk is free, and if the works discussed interest you then make sure you come to see both works live alongside Belshazzar’s Feast.
Under 30s go free!
If you’re under 30 and you want to enjoy a night of choral and classical music totally free, the Delius Society are providing a brilliant offer which can be used at this concert in which under-30s can get free tickets. Find out how to redeem that offer here.