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From 1910, Delius's works began to be heard in America: Brigg Fair and In a Summer Garden were performed in 1910 – 11 by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra under Walter Damrosch.

In November 1915 Grainger gave the first American performance of the Piano Concerto, again with the New York Philharmonic.

The New York Times critic described the work as uneven ; richly harmonious, but combining colour and beauty with effects " of an almost crass unskillfulness and ugliness ".