Arthur Bliss
About Arthur Bliss
Arthur Edward Drummond Bliss, CH, KCVO (2nd August 1891-27th March 1975) was a British composer. Born to an American father and English mother, Bliss went to Bilton Grange Preparatory School and Rugby before going up to Cambridge. He was destined to display characteristics of both nations, his profound romanticism balanced by an unquenchable energy and optimism. After studying at the Royal College of Music under Charles Villiers Stanford, he served as an infantry officer in the First World War.
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Top Tracks
Adam Zero: Approach of Autumn
Piano Concerto: Adagietto
March from Things To Come
Adam Zero: Adam's Fates
Royal Fanfare
Things to Come: 6. March
Bliss: A Knot of Riddles: II. Swallows
Prince of Wales Investiture Music, F. 76
Fanfare For the Lord Mayor of London
A Colour Symphony: Purple: Andante maestoso
A Colour Symphony: Red: Allegro vivace
Bliss: Things to Come: March
A Colour Symphony: Blue: Gently Flowing
Kenilworth: II. Serenade on the Lake
Bliss: Suite from Miracle in the Gorbals: IV. The Young Lovers
A Colour Symphony: Green: Moderato
Adam Zero: Dance of Spring
Bliss: Royal Fanfare
Adam Zero: Fanfare Overture
Wedding Fanfare
Cello Concerto F. 120: II. Larghetto
Study, Op. 16, No. 3: Allegro
Bliss: A Knot of Riddles: I. Fish in River. Slowly Flowing
The Beatitudes, F. 28: Prelude. A Troubled World
Adam Zero: Birth Of Adam
Adam Zero: Re-entry Of Adam's Fates
Morning Heroes, F. 32: V. (a) Now, Trumpeter, for thy Close - Spring Offensive
Adam Zero: Bridal Ceremony
Adam Zero: Dance of Summer
Bliss: Suite from Adam Zero: VI. Dance of Summer
Bliss: Suite from Adam Zero: X. Dance with Death
Adam Zero: The Stage
Adam Zero: Adam Achieves Power
Adam Zero: Destruction Of Adam's World
Morning Heroes, F. 32: IV. (b) The Heroes
Adam Zero: Approach Of Winter
Bliss: Suite from Adam Zero: VII. Approach to Autumn
Adam Zero: Love Dance (Awakening of Love)
Adam Zero: Night Club Scene
Bliss: Suite from Miracle in the Gorbals: II. The Street
Adam Zero: Dance With Death
Viola Sonata: I. Moderato
Adam Zero: Fanfare Coda
Adam Zero: Finale: The Stage Is Set Again
Piano Concerto: Allegro con brio
Study, Op. 16, No. 2: Adagio ma non troppo
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Things to Come - Suite: March
Toccata
Morning Heroes
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