Composer

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Frederick Delius

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1887

Average_duration

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37:17

Movement_count

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4

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Frederick Delius composed "Florida, RT vi/1" in 1887-1889, and it premiered in Leipzig on November 4, 1890. The work is a tone poem, a single-movement orchestral work that tells a story or evokes a mood through music. "Florida" is a programmatic work that depicts the natural beauty and exoticism of the state of Florida. The piece begins with a slow, mysterious introduction that suggests the stillness of the Florida landscape before dawn. The first theme, played by the strings, is a lyrical melody that evokes the beauty of the state's flora and fauna. The second theme, played by the woodwinds, is a lively, syncopated melody that suggests the influence of African-American music on the state's culture. The middle section of the piece is more turbulent, with dissonant harmonies and frenzied rhythms that suggest a storm brewing. The storm eventually passes, and the music returns to the peaceful, lyrical themes of the opening section. The piece ends with a triumphant coda that suggests the beauty and majesty of the Florida landscape. "Florida" is characteristic of Delius's style, which is characterized by lush harmonies, impressionistic textures, and a focus on nature and the natural world. Delius was influenced by the music of Debussy and Wagner, and his music often features long, flowing melodies and rich orchestration. "Florida" is one of Delius's most popular works, and it remains a staple of the orchestral repertoire.

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