Short bio Arthur Bliss
Full biography Arthur Bliss
Arthur Bliss was an English composer, pianist, lecturer, and writer who lived from 1891 to 1975. He is regarded as one of the leading English composers of the first half of the 20th century. Bliss was a prolific composer, writing over 140 works in all genres , including film music such as his memorable score to the 1935 film 'Things to Come'.
Bliss's works have been cataloged by Lewis Foreman. He was encouraged and championed by legendary musicians and composers and became one of the most revered figures of his time. Bliss was also Master of the Queen's Music from 1953 until his death in 1975.
Bliss's strong dramatic instinct is apparent in his ballets and operas , and he wrote his first piece for clarinet quintet in 1932. He is generally remembered for his experimental works and his later orchestral and choral works.
Overall, Arthur Bliss is considered to be one of the greatest English composers of the 20th century, and his contributions to the world of music are still highly regarded today.
Compositions featuring Arthur Bliss
# | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
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1 | Fanfare for a Coming of Age, for brass & percussion, F. 60 | 1:43 min | Band Music | 1974 |
2 | Shield of Faith, cantata for 2 solosts, chorus & organ, F. 52 | 38:32 min | Choral | 1974 |
3 | Sing, Mortals!, a sonnet for the Festival of St. Cecilia, for chorus & organ, F. 53 | 6:04 min | Choral | 1974 |
4 | Fanfare for the National Fund for Research into Crippling Diseases, for brass, F. 66 | 1:32 min | Band Music | 1973 |
5 | Mar Portuguese, for chorus, F. 43 | 3:39 min | Choral | 1973 |
6 | Music for the Wedding of Princess Anne, for 3 trumpets & side drum ad lib, F. 84 | 0:59 min | Chamber Music | 1973 |
7 | Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi, for women's chorus, F. 47 | 5:03 min | Choral | 1973 |
8 | Fanfare: Homage to Shakespeare (II), for 5 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba & percussion, F. 67b | 1:05 min | Band Music | 1972 |
9 | Metamorphic Variations, for orchestra, F. 122 | 38:06 min | Orchestral | 1972 |
10 | Put thou thy trust in the lord, introit for double chorus, F. 49 | 2:58 min | Choral | 1972 |
11 | Triptych, for piano, Op. 122, F. 150 | 15:48 min | Keyboard | 1971 |
12 | Concerto for cello & orchestra, Op. 120, F. 107 | 27:15 min | Concerto | 1970 |
13 | Angels of the Mind, song cycle (7) for soprano & piano, Op. 118, F. 167 | 16:24 min | Vocal Music | 1969 |
14 | God Save the Queen (The National Anthem; I), arranged for chorus & orchestra, F. 29a | 1:57 min | Choral | 1969 |
15 | Investiture Antiphonal Fanfares, for 3 brass choirs (adapted by Roy Newsome), F. 76b | 2:29 min | Band Music | 1969 |
16 | Miniature Scherzo, for piano, Op. 114, F. 143 | 1:05 min | Keyboard | 1969 |
17 | The World is Charged with the Grandeur of God, for chorus, 2 flutes & brass, Op. 116, F. 36 | 14:01 min | Choral | 1969 |
18 | A Prayer to the Infant Jesus, for 2 solo voices & children's chorus, F. 48 | 5:38 min | Choral | 1968 |
19 | Lord, Who Shall Abide in Thy Tabernacle?, anthem for chorus & organ, Op. 110, F. 42 | 5:21 min | Choral | 1968 |
20 | River Music, for chorus, Op. 106, F. 50 | 6:45 min | Choral | 1967 |
21 | Three Songs for Girls' or Boys' Voices, for children's chorus, F. 56 | Choral | 1967 | |
22 | The Royal Palaces Suite, for orchestra (from television score), F. 128a | 15:16 min | Orchestral | 1966 |
23 | Ceremonial Prelude, for orchestra & organ, F. 104 | 6:01 min | Orchestral | 1965 |
24 | Fanfare for the Lord Mayor of London, for brass & percussion, F. 65 | 1:55 min | Band Music | 1965 |
25 | March of Homage in Honour of a Great Man, for orchestra, Op. 99, F. 93a | Orchestral | 1965 | |
26 | O Give Thanks Unto the Lord, anthem for chorus & organ, Op. 103, F. 45 | 3:21 min | Choral | 1965 |
27 | The Right of the Line: Fanfare, for brass & percussion, F. 77 | 1:26 min | Band Music | 1965 |
28 | Cradle Song for a Newborn Child, Op. 98, F. 40 | 3:23 min | Choral | 1964 |
29 | Fanfare: Homage to Shakespeare (I), for 5 trumpets, 3 trombones & tuba, F. 67a | Band Music | 1964 | |
30 | A Knot of Riddles, song cycle (7) for baritone & 11 instruments, Op. 97, F. 159 | 16:20 min | Vocal Music | 1963 |
31 | Belmont Variations, for brass band, Op. 95, F. 10 | 11:33 min | Band Music | 1963 |
32 | High Sherriff's Fanfare, for 2 trumpets, F. 72 | 0:28 min | Chamber Music | 1963 |
33 | Call to Adventure, for military band, Op. 94, F. 11 | 3:44 min | Band Music | 1962 |
34 | Mary of Magdala, cantata for 2 solo voices, chorus & orchestra, F. 31 | 27:12 min | Choral | 1962 |
35 | The Beatitudes, cantata for 2 solo voices, chorus, organ & orchestra, F. 28 | 49:45 min | Choral | 1961 |
36 | An Age of Kings, suite for orchestra, F. 100 | 4:51 min | Orchestral | 1960 |
37 | Birthday Song for a Royal Child, for chorus, Op. 87, F. 38 | 3:29 min | Choral | 1960 |
38 | Fanfare Preceding the National Anthem in G major, for brass & organ, F. 68 | 0:31 min | Chamber Music | 1960 |
39 | Let the People Sing: Two Fanfares, for brass & percussion, F. 74 | 0:22 min | Band Music | 1960 |
40 | Royal Fanfares and Interludes (6), for brass ensemble & percussion, F. 78b | 5:18 min | Band Music | 1960 |
41 | Royal Fanfares and Interludes (6), for organ (arranged by Basil Ramsey), F. 78c | 1:48 min | Keyboard | 1960 |
42 | Stand Up and Bless the Lord Your God, anthem for 2 solo voices, chorus & organ, Op. 89, F. 54 | 9:19 min | Choral | 1960 |
43 | The Lady of Shallot, ballet in one act for orchestra, Op. 86, F. 5 | 37:09 min | Ballet | 1958 |
44 | Discourse, for orchestra, F. 113 | 19:00 min | Orchestral | 1957 |
45 | Edinburgh, overture for orchestra, Op. 84, F. 114 | 10:05 min | Orchestral | 1956 |
46 | Seek the Lord, anthem for chorus & organ, Op. 82, F. 51 | 4:11 min | Choral | 1956 |
47 | Seven Waves Away, film score for orchestra, F. 129 | 8:32 min | Film Score | 1956 |
48 | Concerto for violin & orchestra, Op. 79, F. 111 | 39:49 min | Concerto | 1955 |
49 | Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, for orchestra, Op. 80, F. 118 | 33:23 min | Orchestral | 1955 |
50 | A Song of Welcome, for 2 solo voices, chorus & orchestra, F. 34 | Choral | 1954 | |
51 | Elegiac Sonnet, for tenor, piano & string quartet, Op. 81, F. 156 | 7:55 min | Vocal Music | 1954 |
52 | War in the Air, television themes (2) for orchestra, F. 135 | Film Score | 1954 | |
53 | Welcome the Queen, march for chamber orchestra, F. 95b | 6:15 min | Orchestral | 1954 |
54 | Welcome the Queen, march for full orchestra, F. 95a | 6:57 min | Orchestral | 1954 |
55 | Welcome the Queen, march for military band, F. 95c | 5:01 min | Band Music | 1954 |
56 | A Salute to Painting, fanfare for brass & percussion, F. 79 | 1:20 min | Band Music | 1953 |
57 | Aubade for Coronation Morning, for 2 solo voices and chorus (for "A Garland For The Queen"), F. 37 | 5:44 min | Choral | 1953 |
58 | Processional, for orchestra & organ, F. 126 | 8:44 min | Orchestral | 1953 |
59 | Sonata for piano, Op. 72, F. 145 | 22:55 min | Keyboard | 1952 |
60 | The Enchantress, scena for alto & orchestra, Op. 71, F. 157 | 17:40 min | Vocal Music | 1951 |
61 | String Quartet No. 2, Op. 70, F. 26 | 31:31 min | Chamber Music | 1950 |
62 | Christopher Columbus, film score suite (arranged by Adriano), F. 105c | 24:41 min | Orchestral | 1949 |
63 | Five Dances from "Checkmate," for orchestra, Op. 57, F. 2d | 20:15 min | Orchestral | 1948 |
64 | The Olympians, opera in 3 acts, F. 97 | 122:29 min | Opera | 1948 |
65 | Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a | 42:09 min | Ballet | 1946 |
66 | Adam Zero, ballet suite for orchestra (9), Op. 67c, F. 1c | Orchestral | 1946 | |
67 | Adam Zero, concert suite for orchestra (9), Op. 67b, F. 1b | 8:53 min | Orchestral | 1946 |
68 | Theme and Cadenza, incidental music for violin & orchestra, F. 120b | 6:21 min | Concerto | 1946 |
69 | Things to Come, concert suite for small orchestra (arranged by Dennis Wright), Op. 53, F. 131c | Orchestral | 1946 | |
70 | Baraza, concert piece for male chorus, piano & orchestra, F. 121b | 7:12 min | Orchestral | 1945 |
71 | March: The Phoenix - Homage to France, August 1944, for orchestra, F. 94 | 6:25 min | Orchestral | 1945 |
72 | Men of Two Worlds, film score for male chorus & orchestra, Op. 65, F. 121 | 9:43 min | Film Score | 1945 |
73 | Birthday Fanfare for Sir Henry Wood, for brass & percussion, F. 57a | 1:20 min | Band Music | 1944 |
74 | Caesar and Cleopatra, film score for male chorus & orchestra, F. 103 | Film Score | 1944 | |
75 | Miracle in the Gorbals, ballet in one scene for orchestra, Op. 64, F. 6a | 37:10 min | Ballet | 1944 |
76 | Peace Fanfare for Children, for brass & percussion, F. 75 | 0:38 min | Band Music | 1944 |
77 | Auvergnat, song for voice & piano, Op. 61, F. 169 | 1:33 min | Vocal Music | 1943 |
78 | String Quartet No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 60, F. 25 | 28:58 min | Chamber Music | 1941 |
79 | Humoresque, song for voice & piano (Two American Poems No. 1), F. 184/1 | 2:00 min | Vocal Music | 1940 |
80 | Seven American Poems, song cycle for voice & piano, Op. 59, F. 176 | 11:09 min | Vocal Music | 1940 |
81 | The Return from Town, song for voice & piano (Two Amercian Poems No. 2), F. 184/2 | 1:48 min | Vocal Music | 1940 |
82 | March from "Things to Come," for orchestra, Op. 53, F. 131d | 4:03 min | Orchestral | 1939 |
83 | Checkmate, concert suite for orchestra, Op. 57, F. 2c | 25:24 min | Orchestral | 1938 |
84 | Concerto for piano & orchestra in B flat major, Op. 58, F. 108 | 37:47 min | Concerto | 1938 |
85 | Fanfare for a Dignified Occasion, for 4 trumpets & 3 trombones, F. 61 | 0:36 min | Band Music | 1938 |
86 | Prologue and Five Dances from "Checkmate," for orchestra, Op. 57, F. 2e | 25:08 min | Orchestral | 1938 |
87 | Checkmate, ballet for orchestra, Op. 57, F. 2a | 52:34 min | Ballet | 1937 |
88 | Conquest of the Air, film score suite for orchestra (6), Op. 56, F. 112b | 2:19 min | Orchestral | 1937 |
89 | Kenilworth, suite for brass band, Op. 55, F. 13 | 6:21 min | Band Music | 1936 |
90 | Music for Strings, for string orchestra, Op. 54, F. 123 | 24:43 min | Orchestral | 1935 |
91 | Three Jubilant and Three Solemn Fanfares, for military band, F. 83b | Band Music | 1935 | |
92 | Things to Come, film score for orchestra, Op. 53, F. 131a | 32:06 min | Film Score | 1934 |
93 | Things to Come, film score suite for orchestra, Op. 53, F. 131b | 14:57 min | Orchestral | 1934 |
94 | Sonata for viola & piano, Op. 52, F. 91 | 26:01 min | Chamber Music | 1933 |
95 | Das alte Jahr vergangen ist, transcription for piano, F. 186 (after Bach, BWV 1091) | 2:57 min | Keyboard | 1932 |
96 | Quintet for clarinet & string quartet, Op. 50, F. 20 | 27:38 min | Chamber Music | 1932 |
97 | Simples, song for voice & piano, Op. 51, F. 177 | 3:20 min | Vocal Music | 1932 |
98 | Fanfare for Heroes, for brass & percussion, F. 63 | 1:41 min | Band Music | 1930 |
99 | Morning Heroes, symphony for orator, chorus & orchestra, Op. 48, F. 32 | 21:33 min | Symphony | 1930 |
100 | Fair is My Love, song for baritone & piano (Two Love Songs No. 1), F. 163b/1 | 4:27 min | Vocal Music | 1929 |
101 | In Praise of His Daphnis, song for baritone & piano (Two Love Songs No. 2), F. 163b/2 | 4:11 min | Vocal Music | 1929 |
102 | Serenade, for baritone & orchestra, Op. 47, F. 163 | 25:49 min | Vocal Music | 1929 |
103 | Pastoral: Lie Strewn the White Flocks, for solo voice, chorus, flute, timpani & strings, Op. 46, F. 33 | 34:05 min | Choral | 1928 |
104 | Four Songs, for voice, violin & piano, Op. 45, F. 158 | 6:45 min | Vocal Music | 1927 |
105 | Quintet for oboe & string quartet, Op. 44, F. 21 | 22:01 min | Chamber Music | 1927 |
106 | Study, for piano, Op. 43, F. 146 | 1:32 min | Keyboard | 1927 |
107 | The Rout Trot, fox trot for piano, Op. 42, F. 144 | 2:30 min | Keyboard | 1927 |
108 | A Child's Prayer, song for voice & piano, Op. 38, F. 171 | 1:44 min | Vocal Music | 1926 |
109 | Hymn to Apollo, for orchestra, Op. 41, F. 116 | 10:37 min | Orchestral | 1926 |
110 | Introduction and Allegro, for string orchestra, F. 117 | 11:45 min | Orchestral | 1926 |
111 | At the Window, song for voice & piano, F. 168 | 1:17 min | Vocal Music | 1925 |
112 | Rich or Poor, song for voice & piano, Op. 39, F. 174 | 1:58 min | Vocal Music | 1925 |
113 | Suite for piano, Op. 36, F. 148 | 18:48 min | Keyboard | 1925 |
114 | Two Interludes for piano, Op. 35, F. 151 | 7:32 min | Keyboard | 1925 |
115 | Concerto for 2 pianos & orchestra in B flat major, F. 110 | 12:09 min | Concerto | 1924 |
116 | Masks, pieces (4) for piano, Op. 34, F. 141 | 10:26 min | Keyboard | 1924 |
117 | The Fallow Deer at the Lonely House, song for voice & piano, Op. 33, F. 172 | 2:55 min | Vocal Music | 1924 |
118 | Bliss, a one-step for piano, F. 138 | 3:00 min | Keyboard | 1923 |
119 | The Ballads of the Four Seasons, song cycle (4) for voice & piano, Op. 27, F. 170 | 7:44 min | Vocal Music | 1923 |
120 | Three Jolly Gentlemen, song for voice & piano, Op. 29, F. 178 | 1:06 min | Vocal Music | 1923 |
121 | Three Songs, song cycle for voice & piano, Op. 26, F. 180 | 6:52 min | Vocal Music | 1923 |
122 | When I Was One and Twenty, song for voice & piano, F. 185 | 1:17 min | Vocal Music | 1923 |
123 | Women of Yueh, song cycle for soprano & chamber ensemble, F. 166 | 7:34 min | Vocal Music | 1923 |
124 | Pyanepsion, for orchestra (final movment from A Colour Symphony), F. 129 | 9:22 min | Orchestral | 1922 |
125 | A Colour Symphony, for orchestra, Op. 24, F. 106 | 31:33 min | Symphony | 1921 |
126 | Melée Fantasque, for orchestra, Op. 22, F. 199 | 12:12 min | Orchestral | 1921 |
127 | Rout, for soprano & orchestra, F. 162b | 7:24 min | Vocal Music | 1921 |
128 | The Buckle, song for voice & piano (Three Romantic Songs No. 3), Op. 25/3, F. 179/3 | 1:18 min | Vocal Music | 1921 |
129 | The Tempest, overture & incidental music for 2 solo voices & chamber ensemble, Op. 21, F. 164 | Orchestral | 1921 | |
130 | Three Romantic Songs, song cycle for voice & piano, Op. 25, F. 179 | 5:03 min | Vocal Music | 1921 |
131 | Conversations, for woodwinds & strings, Op. 15, F. 16 | 13:53 min | Chamber Music | 1920 |
132 | The Dandelion, song for soprano, clarinet (or viola) & piano (Two Nursery Rhymes No. 2), Op. 20/2, F. 165/2 | 1:30 min | Vocal Music | 1920 |
133 | The Ragwort, song for soprano, clarinet (or viola) & piano (Two Nursery Rhymes No. 1), Op. 20/1, F. 165/1 | 1:39 min | Vocal Music | 1920 |
134 | Two Nursery Rhymes, song cycle for soprano, clarinet (or viola) & piano, Op. 20, F. 165 | 3:12 min | Vocal Music | 1920 |
135 | Two Studies for orchestra, Op. 16, F. 133 | 11:29 min | Orchestral | 1920 |
136 | Rhapsody, for soprano, tenor & chamber ensemble, Op. 13, F. 161 | 7:43 min | Vocal Music | 1919 |
137 | Rout, for soprano & chamber ensemble, Op. 13, F. 162a | 7:10 min | Vocal Music | 1919 |
138 | Madam Noy, a "witchery song" for soprano & 6 instruments, Op. 10, F. 160 | 3:49 min | Vocal Music | 1918 |
139 | Pastoral, for clarinet & piano, F. 92 | 4:39 min | Chamber Music | 1916 |
140 | The Tramps, song for voice & piano, Op. 6, F. 182 | 2:11 min | Vocal Music | 1916 |
141 | Piano Quartet in A minor, Op. 5, F. 18 | 16:56 min | Chamber Music | 1915 |
142 | The Hammers, song for voice & piano, F. 173 | 1:36 min | Vocal Music | 1915 |
143 | Sonata for violin & piano, F. 192 (incomplete) | 11:13 min | Chamber Music | 1914 |
144 | String Quartet in A major, Op. 4, F. 23 | 20:15 min | Chamber Music | 1914 |
145 | Tis Time I Think by Wenlock Town, song for voice & piano, F. 181 | 2:24 min | Vocal Music | 1914 |
146 | Intermezzo, for piano, F. 139 | 2:13 min | Keyboard | 1912 |
147 | Suite, for piano, F. 147 | 17:06 min | Keyboard | 1912 |
Albums featuring Arthur Bliss
# | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
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1 | Britten / Bliss / Bridge / Berkeley, The Sinfonia Of London, John Wilson (15) – English Music For Strings(SACD, Multichannel, Album) | 2021 | Chandos | |
2 | Rubbra, Bliss, Piers Lane, The Orchestra Now, Leon Botstein – Piano Concertos(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2020 | Hyperion | |
3 | Arthur Bliss, Juliette Bausor, Daniel Bates, Katherine Spencer, Beatrice Philips, Laura Lutzke, Adam Newman (2), Hannah Sloane – Pure Bliss(CD, Album) | 2020 | Stone Records (16) | |
4 | Bliss, Dame Sarah Connolly, James Platt, BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Sir Andrew Davis – Mary Of Magdala / The Enchantress / The Meditations On A Theme By John Blow(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo) | 2019 | Chandos | |
5 | Sir Arthur Bliss, Emily Birsan, Ben Johnson (31), Sir Andrew Davis – The Beatitudes; Introduction And Allegro; God Save The Queen(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album) | 2018 | Chandos | |
6 | Arthur Bliss, Sir William Walton, The BBC Concert Orchestra, Lorraine McAslan, Martin Yates (2) – Arthur Bliss | Concerto For Violin And Orchestra | William Walton | Concerto For Violin And Orchestra(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo, Album) | 2017 | Dutton Epoch | |
7 | Elgar, Bruch, Bliss, Alfredo Campoli, Sir Adrian Boult, Sir Arthur Bliss – Alfredo Campoli: The Bel Canto Violin Volume 5(2×CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 2017 | Decca | |
8 | Bridge / Vaughan Williams / Ireland / Bliss / Lloyd Webber, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane – British Violin Sonatas,Volume 2(CD, Album) | 2016 | Chandos | |
9 | Bax, Bliss, Moeran, Finzi - Raphael Wallfisch – British Cello Concertos(2×CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 2016 | Chandos | |
10 | The Beatitudes(CDr, Album, Remastered, Mono) | 2015 | Lyrita Recorded Edition | |
11 | Sir Arthur Bliss, Mark Bebbington – The Complete Piano Music Of Sir Arthur Bliss, Vol.2(CD, Album) | 2015 | Somm | |
12 | Bliss, Samuel West, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Chorus, Andrew Davis – Morning Heroes ● Hymn To Apollo (Original Version)(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo, Album) | 2015 | Chandos | |
13 | Arthur Bliss, BBC Symphony Orchestra, The London Symphony Orchestra, Jacques String Orchestra, Reginald Jacques – Arthur Bliss Conducts Bliss(2×CD, Compilation, Stereo, Mono) | 2013 | Dutton | |
14 | Sir Arthur Bliss, Mark Bebbington – The Complete Piano Music Of Sir Arthur Bliss, Vol. 1(CD, Album) | 2012 | Somm | |
15 | Hallé Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli, André Navarra, The London Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss – Elgar Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2, Pomp and Circumstance Marches(2×CD, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono) | 2012 | Major Classics | |
16 | Bliss, Bowen, Walford Davies, Rupert Marshall-Luck, Matthew Rickard – The Monk And The Warrior(CD, Album) | 2011 | EM Records (10) | |
17 | Britten & Bliss, Barbirolli Quartet – Britten & Bliss(CD, Album) | 2011 | Nimbus Alliance | |
18 | Meditations on a Theme of John Blow; Metamorphic Variations | 2010 | Naxos | |
19 | Walton, Bax, Bliss - Edith Sitwell, Peter Pears, Anthony Collins (2), Adrian Boult, Malcolm Sargent, Arthur Bliss – Walton: Façade - An Entertainment / Siesta / Scapino / Portsmouth Point / Orb and Sceptre / Bax: Coronation March, 1953 / Bliss: Welcome | 2010 | Decca | |
20 | Arthur Bliss, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adriano (3) – Christopher Columbus / Seven Waves Away / Men Of Two Worlds / Baraza(CD, Album, Reissue) | 2009 | Naxos | |
21 | Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Arnold Bax, York Bowen, Edmund Rubbra, Sir Arthur Bliss, Roger Chase, Michiko Otaki – The Tertis Tradition(CD, ) | 2009 | Dutton Digital | |
22 | Noel Mewton-Wood, Bliss, Utrecht Symphony Orchestra, Walter Goehr – Piano Concerto(3×File, FLAC) | 2009 | Pristine Audio | |
23 | The Griller Quartet Play Arthur Bliss – String Quartet No.1 In B Flat / String Quartet No.2 In F Minor(CD, Album, Compilation, Remastered) | 2008 | Dutton | |
24 | Benjamin Britten, Arthur Bliss - Söderström • Tear • Allen • City Of Birmingham Symphony Chorus & Orchestra • Simon Rattle • John Westbrook • Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra • Sir Charles Groves – War Requiem • Morning Heroes(2×CD, | 2007 | EMI Classics | |
25 | Britten & Bliss, Vermeer Quartet, Alex Klein (4) – Britten & Bliss(CD, ) | 2006 | Cedille Records | |
26 | Bliss / Joan Sutherland • John Cameron • BBC Chorus • Philharmonia Orchestra • Sir Arthur Bliss – A Song Of Welcome • Miracle In The Gorbals-Suite • Music For Strings • Welcome The Queen(CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 2006 | EMI Classics | |
27 | Bliss, Fletcher, Hespe, Jenkins, John Foster Black Dyke Mills Band, Major Peter Parkes, Derek Broadbent – Life Divine(CD, Album, Reissue) | 2005 | Chandos | |
28 | Bliss • Rubbra • Arnold • Addison – Sidney Harth, Paul Kling, Peter McHugh, Leon Rapier – The Louisville Orchestra / Jorge Mester & Robert Whitney – British Modern Vol. 1(CD, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono) | 2005 | First Edition Music | |
29 | Arthur Bliss, Sir Charles Groves, Arto Noras, Paavo Berglund, Vernon Handley – A Colour Symphony, Things To Come, Adam Zero, Cello Concerto, Discourse for Orchestra, Christopher Columbus Suite, Concerto for Two Pianos | 2005 | EMI Classics | |
30 | A Colour Symphony • Things to Come • Cello Concerto • Adam Zero • Checkmate • Lie Strewn The White Flocks • A Knot Of Riddles • Music For Strings • Clarinet & Oboe Quintets(5×CD, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, Box Set, Compilation) | 2005 | EMI Classics | |
31 | Johannes Brahms, Arthur Bliss, Frederick Thurston, The Griller String Quartet – Clarinet Quintets(CD, Compilation, Remastered, Mono) | 2005 | Testament | |
32 | Bliss, David Campbell (6), The Maggini Quartet – Clarinet Quintet · String Quartet No. 2 | 2004 | Naxos | |
33 | Arthur Bliss, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Lloyd-Jones – Checkmate (Complete Ballet), Melee Fantastique(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2004 | Naxos | |
34 | Arthur Bliss, Peter Donohoe, Martin Roscoe, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Lloyd-Jones – Piano Concerto · Piano Sonata · Concerto For Two Pianos(CD, Compilation) | 2004 | Naxos | |
35 | Arthur Bliss, The Maggini Quartet – Chamber Music, Vol. 2(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2003 | Naxos | |
36 | Mewton-Wood, Bliss, Stravinsky, Shostakovich – Twentieth Century Piano Concertos(CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono) | 2003 | British Music Society | |
37 | Arthur Bliss : Maggini Quartet, Nicholas Daniel, Michael Cox (3) – Chamber Music, Vol. 1 (String Quartet No. 1 / Conversations For Flute, Oboe, Violin, Viola And Cello / String Quartet In A Major) | 2002 | Naxos | |
38 | Bliss, Chamber Domaine – Piano Quartet(CD, ) | 2002 | ASV Digital | |
39 | Beethoven, Bliss, Solomon (6) – Piano Concerto No. 3 - Piano Concerto(CD, Compilation, Mono) | 2002 | Naxos Historical | |
40 | Arthur Bliss, Rumon Gamba, BBC Philharmonic – The Film Music Of Sir Arthur Bliss(CD, ) | 2001 | Chandos | |
41 | Frederic Austin, Elgar, MacCunn, Bliss : Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Douglas Bostock – Heritage & Legacy 2. Elgar, His Forebears And Successors: Frederic Austin - Symphony In E Major (World Premiere Recording) And Elgar, MacCunn, Bliss(CD, | 2001 | Classico | |
42 | Arthur Bliss, Stanford, Frederick Thurston, Myers Foggin, The Griller Quartet, Jacob, Rawsthorne, Thea King, The Aeolian Quartet – Frederick Thurston 1901-1953 Centenary Tribute (Quintet / 'Caoine' From Sonata Op. 129 / Quintet / Quartet)(CD, Compilation) | 2001 | Clarinet Classics | |
43 | The British Music Collection - Arthur Bliss(2×CD, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo) | 2001 | Decca | |
44 | Bliss, Geraldine McGreevy, Toby Spence, Henry Herford, Kathron Sturrock, The Nash Ensemble, Martyn Brabbins – A Knot Of Riddles, Angels Of The Mind And Other Songs(2×CD, ) | 2000 | Hyperion | |
45 | Arthur Bliss, The Philharmonia, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Trevor Barnard – Concerto For Piano And Orchestra(CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered) | 2000 | Divine Art | |
46 | Vaughan Williams • Elgar • Bliss, BBC SO, BBC Scottish SO / Norman Del Mar & Malcolm Arnold – Symphony No. 4, Froissart And Checkmate Suite(CD, Album, Enhanced, Remastered, Stereo) | 1999 | BBC Music Magazine | |
47 | Checkmate Suite • Hymn To Apollo • Quintet For Clarinet & Strings • Music For Strings • Pastoral(2×CD, ) | 1999 | Chandos | |
48 | Sir Arthur Bliss, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Lyndon-Gee – Miracle In The Gorbals(CD, Album) | 1999 | Naxos | |
49 | Trevor Barnard, Ferruccio Busoni, Arthur Bliss – Busoni 24 Preludes - Bliss Sonata(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1999 | Divine Art | |
50 | Bax, Bliss, Britten, Pamela Pecha, Audubon Quartet – English Music For Oboe And Strings(CD, Album) | 1997 | Carlton Classics | |
51 | Bliss / Linda Finnie, Raphael Wallfisch, Ulster Orchestra, Vernon Handley – A Colour Symphony / The Enchantress / Cello Concerto | 1997 | Chandos | |
52 | Alfredo Campoli • London Philharmonic Orchestra • Sir Adrian Boult • London Symphony Orchestra • Sir Arthur Bliss – Elgar: Violin Concerto In B Minor, Op.61 • Bliss: Theme And Cadenza; Introduction And Allegro(CD, Compilation) | 1997 | Belart | |
53 | Thea King, Clifford Benson, Stanford, Ferguson, Finzi, Hurlstone, Howells, Bliss, Reizenstein, Cooke – Music For Clarinet And Piano(2×CD, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo) | 1997 | Hyperion | |
54 | Bliss / English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones – A Colour Symphony • Adam Zero | 1996 | Naxos | |
55 | Bliss - Tim Hugh, English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones – Cello Concerto / Music For Strings / Two Studies | 1996 | Naxos | |
56 | Arthur Bliss, Alan Rawsthorne, Francis Routh, Redcliffe Ensemble – British Chamber Music For Clarinet And Strings(CD, Album) | 1996 | Redcliffe Recordings | |
57 | Sir Adrian Boult - Vaughan Williams, Bliss, Ethel Smyth, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Light Symphony Orchestra – Sir Adrian Boult Conducts English Gramophone Premières(CD, Compilation) | 1996 | Dutton Laboratories Ltd | |
58 | Bliss, Alfredo Campoli, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Arthur Bliss, London Symphony Orchestra, Ataulfo Argenta – Campoli Classics III(CD, Album) | 1995 | Beulah | |
59 | Sir Arthur Bliss, London Symphony Orchestra, Eileen Joyce, Muir Mathieson – Bliss Conducts Bliss: A Colour Symphony, Things To Come Suite, Introduction And Allegro(CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 1995 | Dutton Laboratories | |
60 | Elgar / Bax / Hadley / Bliss / Holst / Ireland — BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra - Sir Adrian Boult – Elgar / Bax / Hadley / Bliss / Holst / Ireland(CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 1995 | BBC Radio Classics | |
61 | Sir Arthur Bliss, London Symphony Orchestra – Bliss Conducts Bliss: A Colour Symphony, Music For Strings, Introduction And Allegro(CDr, Compilation) | 1995 | Héritage | |
62 | Bliss - Robert Cohen, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth – Cello Concerto / Meditations on a Theme of John Blow/ Introduction and Allegro / The Enchantress(CD, ) | 1994 | Argo (2) | |
63 | Arthur Bliss, Polyphonia Orchestra, The Ambrosian Singers And Soloists – Bliss: The Olympians (An Opera In Three Acts)(2×CD, Album, Reissue) | 1993 | Intaglio | |
64 | Rawsthorne, Addison, Arnell, Bliss, Arnold – The Composer Conducts(CD, Compilation, Stereo, Mono) | 1993 | EMI Classics | |
65 | Arthur Bliss - The London Philharmonic, Michael Kibblewhite – Investiture Antiphonal Fanfare, Prayer Of St Francis Of Assisi, Morning Heroes(CD, Album) | 1992 | Cala | |
66 | Vaughan Williams, Arthur Bliss, Gerard Schurmann, Brian Easdale, Kenneth Alwyn, The Philharmonia Orchestra – The Red Shoes: Classic British Film Music(CD, Album, Club Edition, Reissue) | 1992 | Silva America | |
67 | Bliss Conducts Bliss(CD, Compilation) | 1992 | Lyrita Recorded Edition | |
68 | Rubbra / Bliss / Tippett - Melbourne Symphony Orchestra · Hans-Hubert Schönzeler / Soloists of Australia · Ronald Thomas – Symphony No.5 / Five Dances From 'Checkmate' / Little Music For String Orchestra | 1992 | Chandos | |
69 | Bliss, BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth – A Colour Symphony / Metamorphic Variations | 1991 | Nimbus Records | |
70 | Bliss - Raphael Wallfisch, Linda Finnie, Ulster Orchestra, Vernon Handley – Cello Concerto / Hymn To Apollo / The Enchantress | 1991 | Chandos | |
71 | Bliss - Emanuel Vardi, Kathron Sturrock – Viola Sonata / Masks / Triptych / Two Interludes / Toccata(CD, Album) | 1991 | Chandos | |
72 | Bliss, The Finzi Singers, Andrew Lumsden, Paul Spicer – Choral Works (Featuring Shield Of Faith Premier Recording)(CD, Album) | 1991 | Chandos | |
73 | Bliss – Della Jones, The Sinfonia Chorus, Northern Sinfonia, Richard Hickox – Pastoral / Music For Strings | 1991 | Chandos | |
74 | Bliss, Philip Fowke – Piano Works(CD, Album) | 1991 | Chandos | |
75 | Shauna Rolston, The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Uri Mayer, Oskar Morawetz, Max Bruch, Gabriel Fauré, Antonín Dvořák, Arthur Bliss – Morawetz Bruch Faure Dvorak Bliss(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1991 | CBC Records | |
76 | Solomon (6), Scriabin, Bliss, Liszt – Bliss & Scriabin: Piano Concertos(CD, Compilation, Mono) | 1991 | EMI | |
77 | Lambert, Bliss, Walton / English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones – Horoscope · Checkmate · Façade | 1990 | Hyperion | |
78 | Elgar, Bliss / Sargent – Pomp And Circumstance(CD, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo, Mono) | 1990 | London Records | |
79 | Bax, Bliss & Britten - Pamela Woods, Audubon Quartet – Music For Oboe & Strings(CD, Album) | 1989 | Telarc | |
80 | Arthur Bliss, Sir Charles Groves, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley, Paavo Berglund – A Colour Symphony Etc(CD, Compilation, Stereo) | 1988 | EMI | |
81 | Sir Arthur Bliss - Ulster Orchestra, Vernon Handley – A Colour Symphony / Checkmate Suite | 1987 | Chandos | |
82 | Checkmate - Adam Zero - Meditations On A Theme By John Blow | 1987 | EMI | |
83 | Edmund Rubbra, Arthur Bliss – Edmund Rubbra - Symphonies Nos. 5 & 10 / Arthur Bliss - Five Dances From Checkmate and Other Works for Orchestra(12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo) | 1986 | Musical Heritage Society | |
84 | Bliss, Delmé String Quartet – Bliss String Quartets | 1985 | Hyperion | |
85 | Edmund Rubbra / Sir Arthur Bliss - Melbourne Symphony Orchestra / West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Hans-Hubert Schönzeler – Symphony No.5 / Five Dances From 'Checkmate' | 1985 | Chandos | |
86 | Britten / Bliss / Holst - The Holst Singers, The Holst Orchestra, Hilary Davan Wetton – Choral Dances From 'Gloriana' / Pastoral 'Lie Strewn The White Flocks' / Choral Hymns From The Rig Veda | 1985 | Hyperion | |
87 | Arthur Bliss - The Nash Ensemble, Elizabeth Gale, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Lionel Friend – Rout • Madam Noy • The Women Of Yueh • Conversations • Rhapsody • Oboe Quintet | 1984 | Hyperion | |
88 | Bax / Bliss / Vaughan Williams - Janet Hilton, Lindsay String Quartet, Keith Swallow – Clarinet Sonata / Clarinet Quintet / 6 Studies In English Folksong | 1983 | Chandos | |
89 | Sir Arnold Bax / Sir Arthur Bliss - Bert Lucarelli, Manhattan String Quartet – Two English Oboe Quintets | 1981 | Musical Heritage Society | |
90 | Sir Arthur Bliss - Philip Fowke, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, David Atherton (2) – Piano Concerto / March Of Homage | 1981 | Unicorn-Kanchana | |
91 | Bliss, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley – Meditations On A Theme Of John Blow - Overture 'Edinburgh' - Discourse For Orchestra(LP, Stereo) | 1980 | His Master's Voice | |
92 | Arthur Bliss, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Ramon Kireilis, Lamont String Quartet – Two British Quintets | 1980 | Spectrum Records (5) | |
93 | Elgar / London Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux, Sir Arthur Bliss – Enigma Variations Pomp And Circumstance Marches | 1979 | Decca | |
94 | Ralph Vaughan Williams / Sir Arthur Bliss - Emanuel Vardi, Frank Weinstock – English Music For Viola And Piano(LP) | 1979 | Musical Heritage Society | |
95 | Bliss, Vernon Handley, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – Checkmate / Adam Zero (Suites From The Ballets) | 1979 | His Master's Voice | |
96 | Elgar, Bliss, Vaughan Williams, Britten, Malcolm Williamson – The Great First Organ Sonata | 1978 | World Record Club | |
97 | Bliss / The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Sir Charles Groves – A Colour Symphony / Things To Come (Music From The Film) | 1977 | His Master's Voice | |
98 | Bliss, Arto Noras, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Berglund – Cello Concerto / Miracle In The Gorbals (Suite From The Ballet)(LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic) | 1977 | His Master's Voice | |
99 | The King's College Choir Of Cambridge, Benjamin Britten, David Willcocks, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, St. John's College Choir, Arthur Bliss, George Guest (2) – Music For Royal Occasions(LP, Compilation, Stereo) | 1977 | Decca | |
100 | Richard Rodney Bennett - Constant Lambert / Bliss / E Goossens / Lambert / Walton – Concerto For Solo Piano And Nine Players Plus Piano Pieces By Bliss, E Goossens, Lambert, Walton(LP, Album) | 1976 | Polydor | |
101 | Bliss / Sir Charles Groves, John Westbrook, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Liverpool Philharmonic Choir – Morning Heroes | 1975 | His Master's Voice | |
102 | The Louisville Orchestra, Sir Arthur Bliss, Colin McPhee – Discourse For Orchestra / Symphony No. 2, Pastoral | 1975 | First Edition Records | |
103 | Bliss, Lambert, Rhondda Gillespie – BLISS: Sonata for Piano / LAMBERT: Elegiac Blues(LP, Stereo) | 1974 | Argo (2) | |
104 | Bliss / Howells, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult – Music For Strings / Concerto For String Orchestra | 1974 | His Master's Voice | |
105 | Bliss / Britten / Lambert – Checkmate / Matinées Musicales / Soirées Musicales / Horoscope(LP, Repress, Stereo) | 1973 | His Master's Voice | |
106 | Benjamin / Delius / Walton / Bliss – Overture To An Italian Comedy, Walk To The Paradise Garden, Portsmouth Point Overture - Siesta, Adam Zero Suite: Dance Of Spring, Bridal Ceremony, Dance Of Summer(LP, Album) | 1973 | Musical Heritage Society | |
107 | Elgar / Bax / Walton / Bliss – Festival Of English Music Vol. 4(LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo) | 1972 | Decca | |
108 | Solomon, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Bliss, Liszt – A Tribute To Solomon(3×LP, Compilation, Mono, Box Set, ) | 1972 | His Master's Voice | |
109 | Elgar / Bliss ; London Symphony Orchestra, Collins / Bliss – Falstaff / A Colour Symphony | 1971 | Decca | |
110 | Holst / Bliss / Berkeley / Britten / Walton – Japanese Suite / Mêlée Fantasque / Mont Juic (Suite Of Catalan Dances) / Music For Children | 1971 | Lyrita Recorded Edition | |
111 | Sir Arthur Bliss, The London Symphony Orchestra, Brian Priestman, Philip Ledger – An 80th Birthday Presentation For Sir Arthur Bliss | 1971 | Lyrita Recorded Edition | |
112 | Sir Arthur Bliss, Sir Michael Tippett, André Previn, Eric Pinkett Conduct The Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra – Introduction And Allegro / Overture To A Comedy / Elegy From 'A Downland Suite' / Overture-Panache / Cuban Suite / 'Interlude' And 'E | 1971 | Argo (2) | |
113 | Benjamin, Delius, Walton, Bliss – Lyrita Lollipops | 1971 | Lyrita Recorded Edition | |
114 | Malcolm Arnold, Arthur Bliss, Gordon Jacob, Cyril Smith (2), Phyllis Sellick – Concertos For Phyllis And Cyril | 1970 | His Master's Voice | |
115 | Arthur Bliss, Wyn Morris, The London Chamber Orchestra – Pastoral / A Knot Of Riddles | 1970 | Virtuoso Series | |
116 | Constant Lambert, Gladys Ripley, Kyla Greenbaum, Philharmonia Orchestra, Bliss, Gavin Gordon (2), Robert Irving (2), Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden – The Rio Grande. Etc.(LP, Compilation, Mono) | 1967 | His Master's Voice | |
117 | Sir Arthur Bliss, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Hugo Rignold – Meditations On A Theme By John Blow / Music For Strings | 1966 | Lyrita Recorded Edition | |
118 | Bax, Bliss, Herbert Downes, Leonard Cassini – Bax/Bliss Viola Sonatas | 1964 | Delta (3) | |
119 | Bliss, The Melos Ensemble Of London – Quintet For Clarinet And Strings / Quintet For Oboe And Strings | 1963 | Recorded Music Circle | |
120 | Bliss / Trevor Barnard / Philharmonia Orchestra / Sir Malcolm Sargent – Piano Concerto | 1962 | His Master's Voice | |
121 | Sir Arthur Bliss Conducts The Sinfonia Of London – Checkmate Ballet Suite / Water Music Suite / Set Of Act-Tunes And Dances | 1960 | World Record Club | |
122 | Piano Sonata in 3 Movements(LP, Stereo) | 1960 | Academy (11) | |
123 | Elgar, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Arthur Bliss – Pomp And Circumstance (Marches Nos. 1 And 4) | 1959 | RCA | |
124 | Sir Arthur Bliss Conducting London Symphony Orchestra – Suite From "Things To Come"(7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo) | 1959 | RCA | |
125 | Elgar, Bliss, The London Symphony Orchestra – Pomp And Circumstance, Things To Come, Welcome To The Queen | 1958 | RCA Victor Red Seal | |
126 | Э. Эльгар / А. Блисс - Государственный Симфонич. Орк. CCCP – Коккейн (В Городе Лондоне) / Сюита Из Балета «Шахматы»(LP, 10", Mono) | 1956 | Апрелевский Завод | |
127 | Arthur Bliss, The London Symphony Orchestra – A Colour Symphony / Introduction And Allegro | 1956 | London Records | |
128 | Sir Arthur Bliss, Campoli • London Philharmonic • Bliss – Violin Concerto / Theme & Cadenza | 1956 | Decca | |
129 | Bliss - Philharmonia Orchestra – Miracle In The Gorbals - Suite / Music For Strings | 1954 | Columbia | |
130 | Arthur Bliss, Philharmonia Orchestra – Welcome The Queen(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Mono) | 1954 | Columbia | |
131 | Meyerbeer ; John Hollingsworth, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden / Bliss ; Robert Irving (2), Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden – Les Patineurs Ballet ("The Skaters") / Checkmate(LP, Album, Mono) | 1951 | Columbia Masterworks | |
132 | Arthur Bliss, The Griller String Quartet, Sidney Griller, Jack O'Brien (9), Philip Burton (2), Colin Hampton – String Quartet No. 2 In F Minor(LP, 10", Mono) | 1951 | Decca | |
133 | Arthur Bliss, Adolphe C. Adam, Constant Lambert, Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden – Miracle In The Gorbals Ballet Suite, Giselle Ballet Music(LP, 10") | 1950 | Columbia Masterworks | |
134 | Arthur Bliss, The Griller String Quartet – String Quartet No.2 In F Minor(LP, 10") | 1950 | London Records | |
135 | Arthur Bliss - Solomon (6), Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult – Concerto For Piano And Orchestra(5×Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Mono) | 1948 | His Master's Voice | |
136 | Arthur Bliss, The Griller String Quartet – String Quartet No. 1 In B Flat Major(4×Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Mono) | 1943 | Decca | |
137 | The London Symphony Orchestra Conducted By Arthur Bliss – Things To Come(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Mono) | 1935 | Decca | |
138 | The London Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss – Melodrama: Attack / World In Ruins(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | 1935 | Decca | |
139 | The Royal Choral Society, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Davis, Sir Arthur Bliss – Crown Imperial(LP) | - | Classics For Pleasure | |
140 | Arthur Bliss / Игорь Аптекарев – Соната Ля Минор(LP, 10", Mono) | - | Апрелевский Завод | |
141 | Sir Arthur Bliss Conducts The Sinfonia Of London – Checkmate Ballet Suite / Water Music Suite / Set Of Act-Tunes And Dances(LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo) | - | World Record Club | |
142 | Sir Arthur Bliss, The London Symphony Orchestra, Brian Priestman, Philip Ledger – PRS 80th Birthday Presentation(LP, Reissue, Stereo) | - | Musical Heritage Society | |
143 | Sir Arthur Bliss - Mewton-Wood, Utrecht Symphony Orchestra Conductor Walter Goehr – Piano Concerto(LP, Mono) | - | Nixa | |
144 | Arthur Bliss / Игорь Аптекарев – Соната Ля Минор(LP, 10", Mono) | - | Апрелевский Завод | |
145 | Arthur Bliss, Horst Werner – Checkmate(LP) | - | Aries Records (7) | |
146 | Sir Arthur Bliss, Mewton-Wood, Utrecht Symphony Orchestra, Walter Goehr – Piano Concerto(LP, Mono) | - | Concert Hall | |
147 | Bliss, Frederick Thurston With The Griller String Quartet – Clarinet Quintet(4×Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | - | Decca |
Videos featuring Arthur Bliss
String Quartet No. 1 in B-Flat Major: I. Andante maestoso - Allegro con brio
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Bliss: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2
℗ 2012 Troubadisc
Released on: 2012-09-01
Ensemble: Fanny Mendelssohn Q
Music for Strings, F. 123: I. Allegro moderato, energico
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Music for Strings, F. 123: I. Allegro moderato, energico · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Bliss: Music for Strings, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow & A Prayer to the Infant Jesus
℗ 2007 Lyrita
Rele
Arthur Bliss: Cello Concerto (1970)
Arthur Bliss (1891-1975): Cello Concerto, op.120 (1970).
I. Allegro deciso
II. Larghetto [12:28]
III. Allegro [20:27]
Tim Hugh, violoncello
English Northern Philharmonia diretta da David Lloyd Jones.
Cover image: painting by Herbert James Draper.
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A Colour Symphony, F. 106: I. Purple: Andante maestoso
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A Colour Symphony, F. 106: I. Purple: Andante maestoso · Ulster Orchestra · Vernon Handley
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / The Enchantress / Cello Concerto
℗ 1991 Chandos
Released on: 1991-08-01
Orchestra: Ulster
Rubbra & Bliss: Piano Concertos
Available now on Hyperion Records (Downloads - mp3, ALAC, FLAC / CD)
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The Romantic Piano Conce
Bliss Cello Concerto / Arto Noras / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Berglund (ASD 3342) 1977
Bliss*, Arto Noras, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Conducted By Paavo Berglund Cello Concerto
A1 – First Movement: Allegro Deciso
A2 – Second Movement: Larghetto
A3 – Third Movement: Allegro
–Bliss*, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Conducted By Paavo B
Sonata in B-Flat for Clarinet and Piano: I. Molto moderato
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Sonata in B-Flat for Clarinet and Piano: I. Molto moderato · Janet Hilton · Keith Swallow · Lindsay String Quartet
Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet
℗ Chandos Records
Released on: 1988-02-01
Chamber
Arthur Bliss: A Colour Symphony (1921/1932)
Arthur Bliss (1891-1975): A Colour Symphony (1921/1932).
I. Purple. Andante Maestoso
II. Red. Allegro vivace [06:18]
III. Blue. Gently flowing [13:20]
IV. Green. Moderato [23:29]
English Northern Philharmonia diretta da David Lloyd-Jones.
Cover image:
Arthur Bliss: Music for the Ballet Checkmate (1951) (Mono)
Arthur Bliss (1891-1975) wrote the music for the one-act ballet Checkmate (choreographed by Ninette de Valois.) The ballet premiered in 1937. Favorite track- Dance of the Red Pawns - 04:33.
Bliss was considered one of the pillars of English composition
Arthur Bliss, Adam Zero, Adam Achieves Power
Arthur Bliss
English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones,
Adam Zero
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / Adam Zero
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Sir Arthur Bliss, The Enchantress 1951, Scena for Contralto and Orchestra
Sir Arthur Bliss, The Enchantress (1951), Scena for Contralto and Orchestra
Words adapted from the Second Idyll of Theocritus by Henry Reed (1914-1986)
To Kathleen Ferrier
Who gave the first performance Manchester Oct 2nd 1951
1. Moderato - Molto vivo -
Music for Strings, F. 123: II. Andante molto
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Music for Strings, F. 123: II. Andante molto · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Bliss: Music for Strings, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow & A Prayer to the Infant Jesus
℗ 2007 Lyrita
Released on: 200
String Quartet No. 1 in B-Flat Major: II. Allegretto grazioso
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
String Quartet No. 1 in B-Flat Major: II. Allegretto grazioso · Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Bliss: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2
℗ 2012 Troubadisc
Released on: 2012-09-01
Ensemble: Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Composer
Sonata in B-Flat for Clarinet and Piano: II. Vivace
Provided to YouTube by PIAS
Sonata in B-Flat for Clarinet and Piano: II. Vivace · Janet Hilton · Keith Swallow · Lindsay String Quartet
Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet
℗ Chandos Records
Released on: 1988-02-01
Chamber Music
Edmund Rubbra Piano Concerto - Malcolm Binns, LSO conducted by Vernon Handley
Rubbra (1901-1986) His Piano Concerto Op 85 dates from 1952, commissioned by the BBC and first performed by Denis Matthews, BBC Symphony Orch conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent. There are three movements:
1 Corymbus 2 Dialogue 3 Danza alla rondo
The recor
A Colour Symphony, F. 106: II. Red: Allegro vivace
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A Colour Symphony, F. 106: II. Red: Allegro vivace · Ulster Orchestra · Vernon Handley
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / The Enchantress / Cello Concerto
℗ 1991 Chandos
Released on: 1991-08-01
Orchestra: Ulster Orch
Arthur Bliss, Adam Zero, Destruction of Adam's World
Arthur Bliss
English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones,
Adam Zero
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / Adam Zero
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Bax: Orchestral Works, Vol. 1: Violin Concerto / Cello Concerto
℗ 1991 Chandos
Released on: 1991-09-01
Art
">Morning Song, "Maytime in Sussex"
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Morning Song, "Maytime in Sussex" · Margaret Fingerhut · London Philharmonic Orchestra · Bryden Thomson
Bax: Orchestral Works, Vol. 1: Violin Concerto / Cello Concerto
℗ 1991 Chandos
Released on: 1991-09-01
Art
Music for Strings, F. 123: III. Allegro molto
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Music for Strings, F. 123: III. Allegro molto · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Bliss: Music for Strings, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow & A Prayer to the Infant Jesus
℗ 2007 Lyrita
Released on: 20
Six Studies in English Folksong: I. Adagio
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Six Studies in English Folksong: I. Adagio · Janet Hilton · Keith Swallow · Lindsay String Quartet
Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet
℗ Chandos Records
Released on: 1988-02-01
Chamber Music Ensemble:
String Quartet No. 1 in B-Flat Major: III. Sostenuto
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String Quartet No. 1 in B-Flat Major: III. Sostenuto · Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Bliss: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2
℗ 2012 Troubadisc
Released on: 2012-09-01
Ensemble: Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Composer: Arthur
A Colour Symphony, F. 106: III. Blue: Gently flowing
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A Colour Symphony, F. 106: III. Blue: Gently flowing · Ulster Orchestra · Vernon Handley
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / The Enchantress / Cello Concerto
℗ 1991 Chandos
Released on: 1991-08-01
Orchestra: Ulster Or
String Quartet No. 1 in B-Flat Major: IV. Vivace
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String Quartet No. 1 in B-Flat Major: IV. Vivace · Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Bliss: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2
℗ 2012 Troubadisc
Released on: 2012-09-01
Ensemble: Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Composer: Arthur Blis
Arthur Bliss, Adam Zero, Approach of Winter
Arthur Bliss
English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones,
Adam Zero
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / Adam Zero
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Arthur Bliss - Piano Concerto in B-flat major, Op. 58, F. 108
Arthur Bliss (1891 - 1975) - Piano Concerto in B-flat major, Op. 58, F. 108 (1938)
I. Allegro con brio [0:00]
II. Adagietto [16:47]
III. Andante maestoso - Molto vivo [27:26]
Peter Donohoe, piano
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Lloyd-Jones (200
Six Studies in English Folksong: II. Andante sostenuto
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Six Studies in English Folksong: II. Andante sostenuto · Janet Hilton · Keith Swallow · Lindsay String Quartet
Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet
℗ Chandos Records
Released on: 1988-02-01
Chamber Mus
A Colour Symphony, F. 106: IV. Green: Moderato
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A Colour Symphony, F. 106: IV. Green: Moderato · Ulster Orchestra · Vernon Handley
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / The Enchantress / Cello Concerto
℗ 1991 Chandos
Released on: 1991-08-01
Orchestra: Ulster Orchestr
Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Introduction. The Lord Is My Shepherd - I Will...
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Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Introduction. The Lord Is My Shepherd - I Will Fear No Evil · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Bliss: Music for Strings, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow & A P
String Quartet No. 2 in F Minor: I. Allegro con spirito
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String Quartet No. 2 in F Minor: I. Allegro con spirito · Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Bliss: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2
℗ 2012 Troubadisc
Released on: 2012-09-01
Ensemble: Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Composer: Arth
Arthur Bliss, Adam Zero, Dance of Spring
Arthur Bliss
English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones,
Adam Zero
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / Adam Zero
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Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Meditation I. He Leadeth Me Beside the Still Waters
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Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Meditation I. He Leadeth Me Beside the Still Waters · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Bliss: Music for Strings, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow & A Prayer to
The Enchantress, F. 157: Silent the sea —
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The Enchantress, F. 157: Silent the sea — · Linda Finnie · Linda Finnie · Ulster Orchestra · Ulster Orchestra · Vernon Handley · Vernon Handley
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / The Enchantress / Cello Concerto
℗ 1991
Six Studies in English Folksong: III. Larghetto
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Six Studies in English Folksong: III. Larghetto · Janet Hilton · Keith Swallow · Lindsay String Quartet
Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet
℗ Chandos Records
Released on: 1988-02-01
Chamber Music Ense
Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Meditation II. Thy Rod and Staff They Comfort Me
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Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Meditation II. Thy Rod and Staff They Comfort Me · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Bliss: Music for Strings, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow & A Prayer to th
The Enchantress, F. 157: Oh moon, shine fair —
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The Enchantress, F. 157: Oh moon, shine fair — · Linda Finnie · Linda Finnie · Ulster Orchestra · Ulster Orchestra · Vernon Handley · Vernon Handley
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / The Enchantress / Cello Concerto
℗
String Quartet No. 2 in F Minor: II. Sostenuto
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String Quartet No. 2 in F Minor: II. Sostenuto · Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Bliss: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2
℗ 2012 Troubadisc
Released on: 2012-09-01
Ensemble: Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Arthur Bliss, Adam Zero, The Stage
Arthur Bliss
English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones,
Adam Zero
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / Adam Zero
8.553460
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Six Studies in English Folksong: IV. Lento
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Six Studies in English Folksong: IV. Lento · Janet Hilton · Keith Swallow · Lindsay String Quartet
Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet
℗ Chandos Records
Released on: 1988-02-01
Chamber Music Ensemble:
Six Studies in English Folksong: V. Andante tranquillo
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Six Studies in English Folksong: V. Andante tranquillo · Janet Hilton · Keith Swallow · Lindsay String Quartet
Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet
℗ Chandos Records
Released on: 1988-02-01
Chamber Mus
Arthur Bliss, Adam Zero, Love Dance (Awakening of Love)
Arthur Bliss
English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones,
Adam Zero
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / Adam Zero
8.553460
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String Quartet No. 2 in F Minor: III. Vivo e con brio
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String Quartet No. 2 in F Minor: III. Vivo e con brio · Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Bliss: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2
℗ 2012 Troubadisc
Released on: 2012-09-01
Ensemble: Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Composer: Arthur
The Enchantress, F. 157: Bring me the laurel leaves —
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The Enchantress, F. 157: Bring me the laurel leaves — · Linda Finnie · Linda Finnie · Ulster Orchestra · Ulster Orchestra · Vernon Handley · Vernon Handley
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / The Enchantress / Cello Conc
Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Meditation III. The Lambs
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Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Meditation III. The Lambs · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Bliss: Music for Strings, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow & A Prayer to the Infant Jesus
℗ 200
Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Meditation IV. He Restoreth My Soul
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Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Meditation IV. He Restoreth My Soul · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Bliss: Music for Strings, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow & A Prayer to the Infant Jesu
Six Studies in English Folksong: VI. Allegro vivace
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Six Studies in English Folksong: VI. Allegro vivace · Janet Hilton · Keith Swallow · Lindsay String Quartet
Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet
℗ Chandos Records
Released on: 1988-02-01
Chamber Music
Arthur Bliss, Adam Zero, Bridal Ceremony
Arthur Bliss
English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones,
Adam Zero
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / Adam Zero
8.553460
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String Quartet No. 2 in F Minor: IV. Larghetto - Allegro
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String Quartet No. 2 in F Minor: IV. Larghetto - Allegro · Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Bliss: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2
℗ 2012 Troubadisc
Released on: 2012-09-01
Ensemble: Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet
Composer: Art
The Enchantress, F. 157: And now in the fire I fling you —
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The Enchantress, F. 157: And now in the fire I fling you — · Linda Finnie · Linda Finnie · Ulster Orchestra · Ulster Orchestra · Vernon Handley · Vernon Handley
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / The Enchantress / Cello
Cello Concerto, F. 107: I. Allegro deciso
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Cello Concerto, F. 107: I. Allegro deciso · Raphael Wallfisch · Ulster Orchestra · Vernon Handley
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / The Enchantress / Cello Concerto
℗ 1991 Chandos
Released on: 1991-08-01
Artist: Rap
Quintet for Clarinet and Strings: I. Moderato
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Quintet for Clarinet and Strings: I. Moderato · Janet Hilton · Keith Swallow · Lindsay String Quartet
Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet
℗ Chandos Records
Released on: 1988-02-01
Chamber Music Ensemb
Arthur Bliss, Adam Zero, Dance of Summer
Arthur Bliss
English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones,
Adam Zero
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / Adam Zero
8.553460
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Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Meditation V. In Green Pastures
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Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Meditation V. In Green Pastures · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Bliss: Music for Strings, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow & A Prayer to the Infant Jesus
Cello Concerto, F. 107: II. Larghetto —
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Cello Concerto, F. 107: II. Larghetto — · Raphael Wallfisch · Ulster Orchestra · Vernon Handley
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / The Enchantress / Cello Concerto
℗ 1991 Chandos
Released on: 1991-08-01
Artist: Rapha
Quintet for Clarinet and Strings: II. Allegro molto
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Quintet for Clarinet and Strings: II. Allegro molto · Janet Hilton · Keith Swallow · Lindsay String Quartet
Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet
℗ Chandos Records
Released on: 1988-02-01
Chamber Music
Arthur Bliss, Adam Zero, Finale: The Stage is Set Again
Arthur Bliss
English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones,
Adam Zero
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / Adam Zero
8.553460
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Cello Concerto, F. 107: III. Allegro
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Cello Concerto, F. 107: III. Allegro · Raphael Wallfisch · Ulster Orchestra · Vernon Handley
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / The Enchantress / Cello Concerto
℗ 1991 Chandos
Released on: 1991-08-01
Artist: Raphael
Quintet for Clarinet and Strings: III. Adagietto espressivo
Provided to YouTube by PIAS
Quintet for Clarinet and Strings: III. Adagietto espressivo · Janet Hilton · Keith Swallow · Lindsay String Quartet
Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet
℗ Chandos Records
Released on: 1988-02-01
Chambe
Arthur Bliss, Adam Zero, Approach of Autumn
Arthur Bliss
English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones,
Adam Zero
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / Adam Zero
8.553460
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Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Finale. In the House of the Lord
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Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, F. 118: Finale. In the House of the Lord · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Bliss: Music for Strings, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow & A Prayer to the Infant Jesus
Quintet for Clarinet and Strings: IV. Allegro energico
Provided to YouTube by PIAS
Quintet for Clarinet and Strings: IV. Allegro energico · Janet Hilton · Keith Swallow · Lindsay String Quartet
Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet
℗ Chandos Records
Released on: 1988-02-01
Chamber Mus
Arthur Bliss, Adam Zero, Fanfare Overture
Arthur Bliss
English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones,
Adam Zero
Bliss: Colour Symphony (A) / Adam Zero
8.553460
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