 Some of his individual songs (he wrote more than 60) were occasionally included in vocal recitals; referring to "the strange songs of Fritz Delius", "The Times" critic expressed regret "that the powers the composer undoubtedly possesses should not be turned to better account or undergo proper development at the hands of some musician competent to train them".Of the May 1899 concert at St. James's Hall, London, "The Musical Times" reviewer remarked on the rawness of some of the music, but praised the "boldness of conception and virile strength that command and hold attention.