Person    | Male  Born 29/1/1862  Died 10/6/1934

Frederick Delius

Categories: Music / songs, Seriously Famous

Countries: France, Germany

Composer. Born Bradford of parents born in Germany. In America 1884-6, supposedly learning citrus farming but really developing his interest in music which he went on to study in Germany. Works include: Brigg Fair, On hearing the first cuckoo in spring. Died Grez, France, his home with wife Jelka since about 1900.

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