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Arthur Bliss

Genre: Classical, Vocal Music, Orchestral, Film Score, Chamber Music, Band Music, Choral, Modern Composition
Origin: England
Active: 1910 - 1975
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Biography

Among the English modernist composers who came to the fore following World War I, Bliss achieved the greatest prominence. His catalog ranged across numerous forms, among them film scores, and in 1953 he assumed the post of Master of the Queen's Musick upon Sir Arnold Bax’s retirement.

Top Songs

  1. Sir Arthur Bliss – The Decca OriginalsBliss: Welcome the QueenSir Arthur Bliss – The Decca Originals · 2020Sir Arthur Bliss – The Decca Originals6:38
  2. Sir Arthur Bliss – The Decca OriginalsBliss: Introduction & Allegro, F. 106Sir Arthur Bliss – The Decca Originals · 2020Sir Arthur Bliss – The Decca Originals11:31
  3. Sir Arthur Bliss – The Decca OriginalsBliss: Theme & Cadenza, F. 120Sir Arthur Bliss – The Decca Originals · 2020Sir Arthur Bliss – The Decca Originals6:24
  4. Bliss: The Composer ConductsPiano Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 58, F. 108: I. Allegro con brio (Live)Bliss: The Composer Conducts · 2025Bliss: The Composer Conducts16:23
  5. Bliss: BeatitudesThe Beatitudes, F. 28: Forth BeatitudeBliss: Beatitudes · 2016Bliss: Beatitudes1:55
  6. Bliss: BeatitudesThe Beatitudes, F. 28: The CallBliss: Beatitudes · 2016Bliss: Beatitudes3:38
  7. Bliss: BeatitudesThe Beatitudes, F. 28: InterludeBliss: Beatitudes · 2016Bliss: Beatitudes1:26
  8. Bliss: BeatitudesThe Beatitudes, F. 28: Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth BeatitudesBliss: Beatitudes · 2016Bliss: Beatitudes3:07
  9. Bliss: BeatitudesThe Beatitudes, F. 28: And Death shall have no DominionBliss: Beatitudes · 2016Bliss: Beatitudes3:35
  10. Bliss: BeatitudesThe Beatitudes, F. 28: Ninth BeatitudeBliss: Beatitudes · 2016Bliss: Beatitudes1:33
  11. Bliss: BeatitudesThe Beatitudes, F. 28: Voices of the mobBliss: Beatitudes · 2016Bliss: Beatitudes1:07
  12. Bliss: BeatitudesThe Beatitudes, F. 28: Epilogue - O Blessed JesuBliss: Beatitudes · 2016Bliss: Beatitudes6:36
  13. Bliss: The Composer ConductsA Colour Symphony, Op. 24, F. 106: I. Purple. The Colour of Amethysts, Pageantry, Royalty and Death (Live)Bliss: The Composer Conducts · 2025Bliss: The Composer Conducts6:13
  14. Bliss: The Composer ConductsA Colour Symphony, Op. 24, F. 106: II. Red. The Colour of Rubies, Wine, Revelry, Furnaces, Courage and MAgic (Live)Bliss: The Composer Conducts · 2025Bliss: The Composer Conducts7:21
  15. Bliss: The Composer ConductsA Colour Symphony, Op. 24, F. 106: III. Blue. The Colour of Sapphires, Deep Water, Skies, Loyalty and Melancholy (Live)Bliss: The Composer Conducts · 2025Bliss: The Composer Conducts9:37
  16. Bliss: The Composer ConductsA Colour Symphony, Op. 24, F. 106: IV. Green. The Colour of Emeralds, Hope, Youth, Joy, Spring and Victory (Live)Bliss: The Composer Conducts · 2025Bliss: The Composer Conducts8:22
  17. Bliss: BeatitudesThe Beatitudes, F. 28: I got me flowers to strew thy wayBliss: Beatitudes · 2016Bliss: Beatitudes3:37
  18. Bliss: The Composer ConductsPiano Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 58, F. 108: II. Adagietto (Live)Bliss: The Composer Conducts · 2025Bliss: The Composer Conducts9:14
  19. Bliss: The Composer ConductsPiano Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 58, F. 108: III. Andante maestoso - Molto vivace (Live)Bliss: The Composer Conducts · 2025Bliss: The Composer Conducts11:32
  20. Bliss: The Composer ConductsSir Arthur Bliss Speaks After a Birthday Presentation (Live)Bliss: The Composer Conducts · 2025Bliss: The Composer Conducts0:49

Albums

Sir Arthur Bliss – The Decca Originals

Sir Arthur Bliss – The Decca Originals

2020
Sir Arthur Bliss – The Decca Originals
Arthur Bliss · Album · 2020
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  1. Bliss: Welcome the QueenLondon Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss6:38
  2. Bliss: Things to Come: 1. BalletLondon Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss3:35
  3. Bliss: Things to Come: 2. AttackLondon Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss2:08
  4. Bliss: Things to Come: 3. PestilenceLondon Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss2:17
  5. Bliss: Things to Come: 4. ReconstructionLondon Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss1:55
  6. Bliss: Things to Come: 5. MachinesLondon Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss1:30
  7. Bliss: Things to Come: 6. MarchLondon Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss3:48
  8. Bliss: A Colour Symphony, F. 106: Purple. Andante maestosoLondon Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss6:40
  9. Bliss: A Colour Symphony, F. 106: Red. Allegro VivaceLondon Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss6:52
  10. Bliss: A Colour Symphony, F. 106: Blue. Gentle FlowingLondon Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss9:56
  11. Bliss: A Colour Symphony, F. 106: Green. ModeratoLondon Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss7:53
  12. Bliss: Introduction & Allegro, F. 106London Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Bliss11:31
  13. Bliss: Baraza (From "Men Of Two Worlds")Eileen Joyce, National Symphony Orchestra, Muir Mathieson7:15
  14. Bliss: Violin Concerto, F. 111: I. Allegro ma non troppoAlfredo Campoli, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Bliss14:23
  15. Bliss: Violin Concerto, F. 111: II. Scherzo. VivoAlfredo Campoli, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Bliss7:58
  16. Bliss: Violin Concerto, F. 111: III. Introduzione. Allegro deciso in modo zingaraAlfredo Campoli, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Bliss16:22
  17. Bliss: Theme & Cadenza, F. 120Alfredo Campoli, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Bliss6:24
  18. Bliss: String Quartet No. 2 in F Minor: I. Allegro con spiritoGriller Quartet8:19
  19. Bliss: String Quartet No. 2 in F Minor: II. SostenutoGriller Quartet5:52
  20. Bliss: String Quartet No. 2 in F Minor: III. Vivo e con brioGriller Quartet4:48
  21. Bliss: String Quartet No. 2 in F Minor: IV. Larghetto - AllegroGriller Quartet11:05
Bliss: Beatitudes

Bliss: Beatitudes

2016
Bliss: Beatitudes
Arthur Bliss · Album · 2016
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  1. Madame NoyJennifer Vyvyan and Wigmore Ensemble3:43
  2. Rout, F. 162: RoutJennifer Vyvyan and Wigmore Ensemble6:51
  3. The Beatitudes, F. 28: Prelude. A Troubled WorldHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss3:12
  4. The Beatitudes, F. 28: The Mount of OlivesHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss4:11
  5. The EnchantressPamela Bowden, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Rudolf Schwarz16:59
  6. The Beatitudes, F. 28: First and Secon BeatitudesHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss3:12
  7. The Beatitudes, F. 28: EasterHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss5:55
  8. The Beatitudes, F. 28: I got me flowers to strew thy wayHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss3:37
  9. The Beatitudes, F. 28: Third BeatitudesHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss1:13
  10. The Beatitudes, F. 28: The lofty looks of man shall be humbledHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss3:52
  11. The Beatitudes, F. 28: Forth BeatitudeHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss1:55
  12. The Beatitudes, F. 28: The CallHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss3:38
  13. The Beatitudes, F. 28: InterludeHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss1:26
  14. The Beatitudes, F. 28: Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth BeatitudesHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss3:07
  15. The Beatitudes, F. 28: And Death shall have no DominionHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss3:35
  16. The Beatitudes, F. 28: Ninth BeatitudeHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss1:33
  17. The Beatitudes, F. 28: Voices of the mobHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss1:07
  18. The Beatitudes, F. 28: Epilogue - O Blessed JesuHeather Harper, Gerald English, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Royal Choral Society, Wembley Philharmonic Society, BBC Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss6:36
Bliss: Choral Works

Bliss: Choral Works

1991
Bliss: Choral Works
Arthur Bliss · Album · 1991
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  1. Shield of Faith: I. The Lord is risenFinzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Anna Crookes, Roderick Williams and Andrew Lumsden6:55
  2. Shield of Faith: Interlude. Gloria in excelsis DeoFinzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Anna Crookes, Roderick Williams and Andrew Lumsden2:44
  3. Shield of Faith: II. LoveFinzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Anna Crookes, Roderick Williams and Andrew Lumsden8:54
  4. Shield of Faith: III. An Essay on ManFinzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Anna Crookes, Roderick Williams and Andrew Lumsden5:06
  5. Shield of Faith: IV. O yet we trustFinzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Anna Crookes, Roderick Williams and Andrew Lumsden3:58
  6. Shield of Faith: V. Little GiddingFinzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Anna Crookes, Roderick Williams and Andrew Lumsden11:40
  7. Mar PortuguesFinzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Rosemary Hay, Stephen Carter and John Bowen3:42
  8. Birthday Song for a Royal ChildFinzi Singers and Paul Spicer3:32
  9. River MusicFinzi Singers and Paul Spicer6:51
  10. The World is Charged with the Grandeur of God: I. The world is charged with the grandeur of GodFinzi Singers, Paul Spicer and Finzi Wind Ensemble5:38
  11. The World is Charged with the Grandeur of God: II. I have desired to goFinzi Singers, Paul Spicer and Finzi Wind Ensemble3:33
  12. The World is Charged with the Grandeur of God: III. Look at the stars!Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer and Finzi Wind Ensemble5:08
Bliss: A Colour Symphony & Metamorphic Variations

Bliss: A Colour Symphony & Metamorphic Variations

1991
Bliss: A Colour Symphony & Metamorphic Variations
Arthur Bliss · Album · 1991
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  1. A Colour Symphony, F. 106: PurpleBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra6:17
  2. A Colour Symphony, F. 106: RedBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra7:26
  3. A Colour Symphony, F. 106: BlueBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra10:21
  4. A Colour Symphony, F. 106: GreenBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra8:48
  5. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: ElementsBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra3:49
  6. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: BalletBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra1:43
  7. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: AssertionBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra2:30
  8. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: SpeculationBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra1:51
  9. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: InterjectionsBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra3:28
  10. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: Scherzo IBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra2:32
  11. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: ContemplationBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra2:42
  12. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: PolonaiseBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra3:26
  13. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: Funeral ProcessionsBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra3:57
  14. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: Cool InterludeBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra2:48
  15. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: Scherzo IIBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra1:39
  16. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: DuetBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra2:03
  17. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: DedicationBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra0:53
  18. Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: AffirmationBBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra4:14
Bliss: Violin Concerto; Theme and Cadenza (Remastered 2024)

Bliss: Violin Concerto; Theme and Cadenza (Remastered 2024)

1956
Bliss: Violin Concerto; Theme and Cadenza (Remastered 2024)
Arthur Bliss · Album · 1956
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  1. Bliss: Violin Concerto, F. 111: I. Allegro ma non troppoAlfredo Campoli, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Bliss14:23
  2. Bliss: Violin Concerto, F. 111: II. Scherzo. VivoAlfredo Campoli, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Bliss6:46
  3. Bliss: Violin Concerto, F. 111: III. Introduzione. Allegro deciso in modo zingaraAlfredo Campoli, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Bliss16:21
  4. Bliss: Violin Concerto, F. 111: II. Scherzo. VivoAlfredo Campoli, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Bliss8:03
  5. Bliss: Theme & Cadenza, F. 120Alfredo Campoli, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Bliss6:18

Live Albums

Bliss: The Composer Conducts

Bliss: The Composer Conducts

2025
Bliss: The Composer Conducts (Live)
Arthur Bliss · Album · 2025
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  1. A Colour Symphony, Op. 24, F. 106: I. Purple. The Colour of Amethysts, Pageantry, Royalty and Death (Live)London Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss6:13
  2. A Colour Symphony, Op. 24, F. 106: II. Red. The Colour of Rubies, Wine, Revelry, Furnaces, Courage and MAgic (Live)London Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss7:21
  3. A Colour Symphony, Op. 24, F. 106: III. Blue. The Colour of Sapphires, Deep Water, Skies, Loyalty and Melancholy (Live)London Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss9:37
  4. A Colour Symphony, Op. 24, F. 106: IV. Green. The Colour of Emeralds, Hope, Youth, Joy, Spring and Victory (Live)London Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss8:22
  5. Piano Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 58, F. 108: I. Allegro con brio (Live)John Ogdon, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss16:23
  6. Piano Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 58, F. 108: II. Adagietto (Live)John Ogdon, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss9:14
  7. Piano Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 58, F. 108: III. Andante maestoso - Molto vivace (Live)John Ogdon, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss11:32
  8. Sir Arthur Bliss Speaks After a Birthday Presentation (Live)Arthur Bliss0:49
  9. March, F. 94 "The Phoenix" (Live)BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss7:14
  10. Morning Heroes, F. 32: I. Hector's Farewell to Andromache (Live)Donald Douglas, BBC Chorus and Choral Society, Alexandra Choir, Croydon Philharmonic Society, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss11:42
  11. Morning Heroes, F. 32: II. The City Arming (Live)Donald Douglas, BBC Chorus and Choral Society, Alexandra Choir, Croydon Philharmonic Society, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss11:00
  12. Morning Heroes, F. 32: III. Vigil - The Bivouac's Flame (Live)Donald Douglas, BBC Chorus and Choral Society, Alexandra Choir, Croydon Philharmonic Society, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss12:22
  13. Morning Heroes, F. 32: IV. Achilles Goes Forth to Battle - The Heroes (Live)Donald Douglas, BBC Chorus and Choral Society, Alexandra Choir, Croydon Philharmonic Society, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss8:14
  14. Morning Heroes, F. 32: V. Now, Trumpeter, for Thy Close - Spring Offensive - Fawn on the Somme (Live)Donald Douglas, BBC Chorus and Choral Society, Alexandra Choir, Croydon Philharmonic Society, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss11:37
  15. Concerto for 2 Pianos & Orchestra, F. 110 (Arr. for Piano 3 Hands & Orchestra by Clifford Phillips): I. Allegro giusto (Live)Cyril Smith, Phyllis Sellick, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss4:23
  16. Concerto for 2 Pianos & Orchestra, F. 110 (Arr. for Piano 3 Hands & Orchestra by Clifford Phillips): II. Larghetto tranquillo (Live)Cyril Smith, Phyllis Sellick, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss3:11
  17. Concerto for 2 Pianos & Orchestra, F. 110 (Arr. for Piano 3 Hands & Orchestra by Clifford Phillips): III. Allegro (Live)Cyril Smith, Phyllis Sellick, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Arthur Bliss4:44
  18. Mêlée fantasque, F. 119 (Live)BBC Northern Orchestra and Arthur Bliss11:51