Delius

American

[dee-lee-uhs, deel-yuhs] / ˈdi li əs, ˈdil jəs /

noun

Frederick, 1862–1934, English composer.

Delius British

/ ˈdiːlɪəs /

noun

Frederick. 1862–1934, English composer, who drew inspiration from folk tunes and the sounds of nature. His works include the opera A Village Romeo and Juliet (1901), A Mass of Life (1905), and the orchestral variations Brigg Fair (1907)

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Hopkins weaves in old Welsh folk tunes and nods to impressionistic inspirations like Vaughan Williams and Frederick Delius.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Stayer Al Riffa was an early equal favourite, elevated after previous frontrunner Sir Delius was ruled out after vet scans showed the English galloper at "heightened" risk of injury.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2025

Among them are artist David Hockney, playwright JB Priestley, composer Delius and the Bronte sisters.

From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2025

Delius is an incredibly tragic figure, both fragile and brutal.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 18, 2019

Mr. Delius was strongly opposed to any change of nomenclature being made compulsory.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 1, 1914 by Sir Owen Seaman

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