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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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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

His attorney, Brian Delius, didn’t respond to a request for comment.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 6, 2017

Mudocci first met Munch in 1903, introduced by the composer Delius when she and Edwards were living in Paris.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 27, 2012

R58671, 15Feb50, Philip Emanuel, executor of F. Delius; Barclays Bank, ltd., executor of F. Delius.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1950 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

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