But does Delius's music have to be the sole property of British conductors?

James Lowe (born 1976) is a British conductor and violist.

Martin Yates (born 1 July 1958) is a British conductor.

Doing double duty, this British conductor led the performances and delivered wryly amusing introductions to each work.

Anthony Inglis (born 27 June 1952) is a British conductor.

This year was the first for the newest director, the British conductor Richard Hickox.

Graham Jackson, 45, British conductor and music director.

Beecham's relations with fellow British conductors were not always cordial.

James Burton (born 1974) is a British conductor and composer.

The best news from this performance was the company debut of Harry Bicket, a young British conductor.