The complete incidental Music to Hassan by Frederick Delius:
Delius:1862 -1934. Hassan was the first work that Delius,because of his illness, was forced to dictate rather than pen himself. It was dictated to his wife - this was before Mr. Fenby began his heroic services - while he still retained some sight and, Fenby added 'could therefore correct the score, even though he could not do it in his own hand.'
The music was composed three years before the production of the play in London, in the season of 1923-24. The London performances were followed up by New York.
James Elroy Flecker who wrote the poetic story on which play Hassan was based, was one of the 'World War One Poets'. Like Rupert Brooke from the same group, he died in the war, but in the Middle East where he was in the British consular service, and of consumption. It was from this region that his poetic subjects were taken.
This sound track to this video is taken from the 1959 CBS recording.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Sir Thomas Beecham
The BBC Chorus - Master -Leslie Woodgate.
Baritone - Leslie Fry.
Violin - Arthur Leavins.
Viola - Frederick Riddle.
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