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Arthur Bliss

Top Songs By Arthur Bliss

Prelude No. 1 in C (Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I) ["Bagdad Café" / "Picnic At Hanging Rock"]Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra

Listen to Carmina Burana: O Fortuna ("Excalibur") by Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Carmina Burana: O Fortuna ("Excalibur")Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra

Listen to Fantasia on Greensleeves by Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Fantasia on GreensleevesArthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra

Listen to Carnival of the Animals: Aquarium ("Days of Heaven") by Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Carnival of the Animals: Aquarium ("Days of Heaven")Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra

Listen to Jerusalem by Royal Choral Society, Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

JerusalemRoyal Choral Society, Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra

Listen to Symphony No. 7: Allegretto ("Immortal Beloved" / "Mr. Holland's Opus" / "Photographing Fairies" / "Zardoz") by Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Symphony No. 7: Allegretto ("Immortal Beloved" / "Mr. Holland's Opus" / "Photographing Fairies" / "Zardoz")Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra

Listen to Spiegel im Spiegel (Mirror in the Mirror) ["Wit"] by Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Spiegel im Spiegel (Mirror in the Mirror) ["Wit"]Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra

Listen to Xerxes: Largo (Ombra mai fu) ["Dangerous Liaisons"] by Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Xerxes: Largo (Ombra mai fu) ["Dangerous Liaisons"]Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra

Listen to The Planets: Venus, The Bringer of Peace ("Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit") by Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

The Planets: Venus, The Bringer of Peace ("Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit")Arthur Bliss & Philharmonia Orchestra

Listen to Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39 : No. 1 in D Major by London Symphony Orchestra & Arthur Bliss, see lyrics, music video & more!

Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39 : No. 1 in D MajorLondon Symphony Orchestra & Arthur Bliss

Latest Release

Listen to Bliss: The Composer Conducts (Live) by Arthur Bliss

ALBUMBliss: The Composer Conducts (Live)Arthur Bliss

More albums from Arthur Bliss

Listen to Bliss: Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6 & Metamorphic Variations, F. 122 by BBC Philharmonic & Michael Seal

ALBUMBliss: Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6 & Metamorphic Variations, F. 122BBC Philharmonic & Michael Seal

Listen to 20th Century Foxtrots, Vol. 7: Northern Europe (Bonus Track Version) - EP by Gottlieb Wallisch

ALBUM20th Century Foxtrots, Vol. 7: Northern Europe (Bonus Track Version) - EPGottlieb Wallisch

Listen to An English Pastoral by Chu-Yu Yang & Eric McElroy

ALBUMAn English PastoralChu-Yu Yang & Eric McElroy

Listen to Varia bel by Eva Zalenga, Adam Ambarzumjan, Victoria Wong & Doriana Tchakarova

ALBUMVaria belEva Zalenga, Adam Ambarzumjan, Victoria Wong & Doriana Tchakarova

Listen to Bliss: Works for Brass Band by Black Dyke Band & John Wilson

ALBUMBliss: Works for Brass BandBlack Dyke Band & John Wilson

Listen to Ferguson, Bliss & Holloway: Chamber Music by Wigmore Soloists

ALBUMFerguson, Bliss & Holloway: Chamber MusicWigmore Soloists

Listen to British Oboe Quintets by Nicholas Daniel & Doric String Quartet

ALBUMBritish Oboe QuintetsNicholas Daniel & Doric String Quartet

Listen to Pure Bliss by Beatrice Philips, Adam Newman, Hannah Sloane & Daniel Bates

ALBUMPure BlissBeatrice Philips, Adam Newman, Hannah Sloane & Daniel Bates

Listen to English Music for Strings by John Wilson & Sinfonia of London

ALBUMEnglish Music for StringsJohn Wilson & Sinfonia of London

Listen to Bliss: Mary of Magdala, The Enchantress & Meditations on a Theme by John Blow by Sir Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Dame Sarah Connolly, James Platt & BBC Symphony Chorus

ALBUMBliss: Mary of Magdala, The Enchantress & Meditations on a Theme by John BlowSir Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Dame Sarah Connolly, James Platt & BBC Symphony Chorus

Listen to Onyx Brass Plays Fanfares by Onyx Brass & John Wilson

ALBUMOnyx Brass Plays FanfaresOnyx Brass & John Wilson

ALBUMMusic By Bliss, Vol. 2Arthur Bliss

ALBUMMusic by Bliss, Vol. 1Arthur Bliss

Listen to British Violin Sonatas, Vol. 2 by Tasmin Little & Piers Lane

ALBUMBritish Violin Sonatas, Vol. 2Tasmin Little & Piers Lane

Listen to Bliss: Piano Music, Vol. 2 by Mark Bebbington

ALBUMBliss: Piano Music, Vol. 2Mark Bebbington

Listen to Bliss: Beatitudes by Arthur Bliss

ALBUMBliss: BeatitudesArthur Bliss

Listen to Bliss: Morning Heroes & Hymn to Apollo by Sir Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Samuel West & BBC Symphony Chorus

ALBUMBliss: Morning Heroes & Hymn to ApolloSir Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Samuel West & BBC Symphony Chorus

Listen to John Ireland, His Friend And Pupils by Eric Parkin

ALBUMJohn Ireland, His Friend And PupilsEric Parkin

Listen to The Crown Imperial by London Symphonic Concert Band & Tom Higgins

ALBUMThe Crown ImperialLondon Symphonic Concert Band & Tom Higgins

Listen to No Exceptions No Exemptions: Great War Songs by Robin Tritschler & Malcolm Martineau

ALBUMNo Exceptions No Exemptions: Great War SongsRobin Tritschler & Malcolm Martineau

Listen to The Complete Piano Music of Sir Arthur Bliss, Vol. 1 by Mark Bebbington

ALBUMThe Complete Piano Music of Sir Arthur Bliss, Vol. 1Mark Bebbington

Listen to Harrison, Bliss, Benjamin Sonatas for Viola & Piano by Patricia McCarty & Eric Larsen

ALBUMHarrison, Bliss, Benjamin Sonatas for Viola & PianoPatricia McCarty & Eric Larsen

ALBUMKleine Stücke für Klarinette und KlavierDUO RIVIER

Listen to Masters of the Monarchs’ Music by Tom Bell

ALBUMMasters of the Monarchs’ MusicTom Bell

Listen to Bliss, A.: Piano Concerto by Trevor Barnard

ALBUMBliss, A.: Piano ConcertoTrevor Barnard

Listen to Busoni, F.: 24 Preludes - Bliss, A.: Piano Sonata by Trevor Barnard

ALBUMBusoni, F.: 24 Preludes - Bliss, A.: Piano SonataTrevor Barnard

ALBUMBax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: Viola & Piano SonatasChristian Euler & Paul Rivinius

Listen to Bliss: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2 by Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet

ALBUMBliss: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet

Listen to Michael Collins Plays British Clarinet Sonatas, Vol. 1 by Michael Collins & Michael McHale

ALBUMMichael Collins Plays British Clarinet Sonatas, Vol. 1Michael Collins & Michael McHale

Listen to Bliss, Delius, Purcell & Britten: String Quartets by Barbirolli Quartet

ALBUMBliss, Delius, Purcell & Britten: String QuartetsBarbirolli Quartet

Listen to Bliss, Davies & Bowen: Violin Sonatas by Rupert Marshall-Luck & Matthew Rickard

ALBUMBliss, Davies & Bowen: Violin SonatasRupert Marshall-Luck & Matthew Rickard

Listen to English Music for Viola by Matthew Jones & Michael Hampton

ALBUMEnglish Music for ViolaMatthew Jones & Michael Hampton

Listen to Bliss conducts Bliss by Arthur Bliss

ALBUMBliss conducts BlissArthur Bliss

Listen to Mozart & Weber & Bliss: Clarinet Quintets by Eisler Quartet & Wolfgang Meyer

ALBUMMozart & Weber & Bliss: Clarinet QuintetsEisler Quartet & Wolfgang Meyer

Listen to Bliss: Meditations on a Theme by John Blow - Metamorphic Variations by David Lloyd-Jones & Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

ALBUMBliss: Meditations on a Theme by John Blow - Metamorphic VariationsDavid Lloyd-Jones & Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Listen to Bliss, A.: Christopher Columbus Suite - Seven Waves Away - Men of 2 Worlds by Adriano, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sylvia Capova & Slovak Philharmonic Chorus

ALBUMBliss, A.: Christopher Columbus Suite - Seven Waves Away - Men of 2 WorldsAdriano, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sylvia Capova & Slovak Philharmonic Chorus

Listen to Viola Recital: Magyar, Eniko - Bliss, A. - Delius, F. - Bridge, F. (English Music for Viola) by Tadashi Imai & Eniko Magyar

ALBUMViola Recital: Magyar, Eniko - Bliss, A. - Delius, F. - Bridge, F. (English Music for Viola)Tadashi Imai & Eniko Magyar

Listen to Pigs Could Fly by New London Children's Choir, Alexander Wells & Ronald Corp

ALBUMPigs Could FlyNew London Children's Choir, Alexander Wells & Ronald Corp

Listen to The English Clarinet by James Cryer & John Bradbury

ALBUMThe English ClarinetJames Cryer & John Bradbury

Listen to Bliss: The Olympians by Ann Pashley, William McAlpine, Raimund Herincx, The Ambrosian Singers, Polyphonia Orchestra, Bryan Fairfax, Shirley Minty, Bernard Dickerson, Forbes Robinson, Rae Woodland, Edmund Bohan & Thomas Hemsley

ALBUMBliss: The OlympiansAnn Pashley, William McAlpine, Raimund Herincx, The Ambrosian Singers, Polyphonia Orchestra, Bryan Fairfax, Shirley Minty, Bernard Dickerson, Forbes Robinson, Rae Woodland, Edmund Bohan & Thomas Hemsley

Listen to Bliss: Music for Strings, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow & A Prayer to the Infant Jesus by City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Hugo Rignold, The Ambrosian Singers & Sir Philip Ledger

ALBUMBliss: Music for Strings, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow & A Prayer to the Infant JesusCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Hugo Rignold, The Ambrosian Singers & Sir Philip Ledger

Listen to The Blissful Viola by Ksenia Nosikova & Christine Rutledge

ALBUMThe Blissful ViolaKsenia Nosikova & Christine Rutledge

Listen to Denver Brass: From Age to Age by Denver Brass

ALBUMDenver Brass: From Age to AgeDenver Brass

Listen to Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge by James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook & Fitzwilliam String Quartet

ALBUMVaughan Williams: On Wenlock EdgeJames Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook & Fitzwilliam String Quartet

Listen to Bliss Conducts Bliss: A Song of Welcome (Previously Unpublished), Miracle in the Gorbals Suite, Music for Strings, Welcome the Queen by Philharmonia Orchestra

ALBUMBliss Conducts Bliss: A Song of Welcome (Previously Unpublished), Miracle in the Gorbals Suite, Music for Strings, Welcome the QueenPhilharmonia Orchestra

Listen to Mist Over the Lake by Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, Rhian Kenny, Andrés Cárdenes, Paul Silver, David Premo, Marina diPretoro & James Ferla

ALBUMMist Over the LakeCynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, Rhian Kenny, Andrés Cárdenes, Paul Silver, David Premo, Marina diPretoro & James Ferla

Listen to Bliss: Oboe Quintet - Britten: Phantasy - String Quartet No. 3 by Alex Klein & Vermeer Quartet

ALBUMBliss: Oboe Quintet - Britten: Phantasy - String Quartet No. 3Alex Klein & Vermeer Quartet

Listen to Phantasy by Matthew Jones, Michael Hampton & The Bridge Duo

ALBUMPhantasyMatthew Jones, Michael Hampton & The Bridge Duo

Listen to Bliss: Checkmate - Mêlée Fantasque by David Lloyd-Jones & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

ALBUMBliss: Checkmate - Mêlée FantasqueDavid Lloyd-Jones & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Listen to Bliss, Rubbra, Arnold, Addison: British Modern Vol. 1 by The Louisville Orchestra, Jorge Mester, Robert Whitney, Sidney Harth, Peter McHugh, Paul Kling & Leon Rapier

ALBUMBliss, Rubbra, Arnold, Addison: British Modern Vol. 1The Louisville Orchestra, Jorge Mester, Robert Whitney, Sidney Harth, Peter McHugh, Paul Kling & Leon Rapier

Listen to Bliss: Clarinet Quintet - String Quartet No. 2 by Maggini Quartet

ALBUMBliss: Clarinet Quintet - String Quartet No. 2Maggini Quartet

Listen to Bliss: Piano Concerto by David Lloyd-Jones, Peter Donohoe & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

ALBUMBliss: Piano ConcertoDavid Lloyd-Jones, Peter Donohoe & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Listen to Olympic Spirit by Belgian Navy Band

ALBUMOlympic SpiritBelgian Navy Band

Listen to Fanfare by Locke Brass Consort & James Stobart

ALBUMFanfareLocke Brass Consort & James Stobart

Listen to Bliss: Oboe Quintet - Piano Quartet - Viola Sonata by Peter Donohoe, Martin Outram, Laurence Jackson, Michael Kaznowski, Julian Rolton, Nicholas Daniel & Maggini Quartet

ALBUMBliss: Oboe Quintet - Piano Quartet - Viola SonataPeter Donohoe, Martin Outram, Laurence Jackson, Michael Kaznowski, Julian Rolton, Nicholas Daniel & Maggini Quartet

Listen to Alleluia by Nan Anderson & The Cecilian Singers

ALBUMAlleluiaNan Anderson & The Cecilian Singers

Listen to Bliss: String Quartets - Conversations by Maggini Quartet, Nicholas Daniel & Michael Cox

ALBUMBliss: String Quartets - ConversationsMaggini Quartet, Nicholas Daniel & Michael Cox

Listen to Bliss: Piano Quartet, Angels of the Mind & Triptych by Chamber Domaine

ALBUMBliss: Piano Quartet, Angels of the Mind & TriptychChamber Domaine

Listen to The Film Music of Sir Arthur Bliss by Rumon Gamba & BBC Philharmonic

ALBUMThe Film Music of Sir Arthur BlissRumon Gamba & BBC Philharmonic

Listen to Sir Arthur Bliss: Discourse for Orchestra - Colin McPhee: Symphony No. 2, Pastoral by The Louisville Orchestra & Robert Whitney

ALBUMSir Arthur Bliss: Discourse for Orchestra - Colin McPhee: Symphony No. 2, PastoralThe Louisville Orchestra & Robert Whitney

Listen to Bliss: A Knot of Riddles; Angels of the Mind & Other Songs by The Nash Ensemble & Martyn Brabbins

ALBUMBliss: A Knot of Riddles; Angels of the Mind & Other SongsThe Nash Ensemble & Martyn Brabbins

Listen to Bliss: Cello Concerto - Morawetz: Memorial to Martin Luther King - Bruch: Kol Nidrei by Shauna Rolston, Uri Mayer & The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

ALBUMBliss: Cello Concerto - Morawetz: Memorial to Martin Luther King - Bruch: Kol NidreiShauna Rolston, Uri Mayer & The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

Listen to Bliss: Miracle in the Gorbals by Christopher Lyndon-Gee

ALBUMBliss: Miracle in the GorbalsChristopher Lyndon-Gee

Listen to On the Winds of English Melody by John Flinders & Victoria Soames Samek

ALBUMOn the Winds of English MelodyJohn Flinders & Victoria Soames Samek

Listen to The Sacred Choral Music of Sir Arthur Bliss by The Collegiate Singers & Andrew Millinger

ALBUMThe Sacred Choral Music of Sir Arthur BlissThe Collegiate Singers & Andrew Millinger

Listen to Bax / Bliss: Oboe Quintets / Britten: Phantasy Quartet by Gordon Hunt & Tale Quartet

ALBUMBax / Bliss: Oboe Quintets / Britten: Phantasy QuartetGordon Hunt & Tale Quartet

Listen to Bliss: Cello Concerto; Music for Strings by Tim Hugh, English Northern Philharmonia & David Lloyd-Jones

ALBUMBliss: Cello Concerto; Music for StringsTim Hugh, English Northern Philharmonia & David Lloyd-Jones

Listen to Bliss: A Colour Symphony; Adam Zero by English Northern Philharmonia & David Lloyd-Jones

ALBUMBliss: A Colour Symphony; Adam ZeroEnglish Northern Philharmonia & David Lloyd-Jones

Listen to Best-Loved Hymns from York Minster by The Choir of York Minster

ALBUMBest-Loved Hymns from York MinsterThe Choir of York Minster

Listen to Bliss: Cello Concerto - Meditations on a Theme of John Blow - Introduction and Allegro by Barry Wordsworth, Robert Cohen & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

ALBUMBliss: Cello Concerto - Meditations on a Theme of John Blow - Introduction and AllegroBarry Wordsworth, Robert Cohen & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Listen to Einar Johannesson and Philip Jenkins Play British Music for Clarinet & Piano by Einar Johannesson & Philip Jenkins

ALBUMEinar Johannesson and Philip Jenkins Play British Music for Clarinet & PianoEinar Johannesson & Philip Jenkins

Listen to Bliss: Prince of Wales Investiture Music, Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi & Morning Heroes by Brian Blessed, Michael Kibblewhite, London Philharmonic Orchestra, East London Chorus & Hertfordshire Chorus

ALBUMBliss: Prince of Wales Investiture Music, Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi & Morning HeroesBrian Blessed, Michael Kibblewhite, London Philharmonic Orchestra, East London Chorus & Hertfordshire Chorus

Listen to Bliss: Choral Works by Arthur Bliss, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer & Finzi Wind Ensemble

ALBUMBliss: Choral WorksArthur Bliss, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer & Finzi Wind Ensemble

Listen to Bliss: Piano Works by Philip Fowke

ALBUMBliss: Piano WorksPhilip Fowke

Listen to Bliss: Music for Strings & Pastoral "Lie strewn the white flocks" by Richard Hickox, Northern Sinfonia, Della Jones & Sinfonia Chorus

ALBUMBliss: Music for Strings & Pastoral "Lie strewn the white flocks"Richard Hickox, Northern Sinfonia, Della Jones & Sinfonia Chorus

Listen to Bliss: Viola Sonata, Masks, Tryptich, Two Interludes & Toccata by Kathron Sturrock & Emanuel Vardi

ALBUMBliss: Viola Sonata, Masks, Tryptich, Two Interludes & ToccataKathron Sturrock & Emanuel Vardi

Listen to Bliss: Christopher Columbus & Seven Waves Away by Sylvia Capova, Slovak Philharmonic Male Chorus & Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

ALBUMBliss: Christopher Columbus & Seven Waves AwaySylvia Capova, Slovak Philharmonic Male Chorus & Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

Listen to Bax, Bliss & Britten: Music for Oboe & Strings by Pamela Woods & Audubon Quartet

ALBUMBax, Bliss & Britten: Music for Oboe & StringsPamela Woods & Audubon Quartet

Listen to Bliss: Rout, Madam Noy, The Women of Yueh & Other Works by The Nash Ensemble & Lionel Friend

ALBUMBliss: Rout, Madam Noy, The Women of Yueh & Other WorksThe Nash Ensemble & Lionel Friend

Listen to Life Divine by Black Dyke Band, Derek Broadbent & Major Peter Parkes

ALBUMLife DivineBlack Dyke Band, Derek Broadbent & Major Peter Parkes

Listen to Bax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For Clarinet by Janet Hilton, Keith Swallow & Lindsay String Quartet

ALBUMBax, Bliss & Vaughan Williams: British Works For ClarinetJanet Hilton, Keith Swallow & Lindsay String Quartet

Listen to Bliss: A Colour Symphony & Checkmate Suite by Vernon Handley & Ulster Orchestra

ALBUMBliss: A Colour Symphony & Checkmate SuiteVernon Handley & Ulster Orchestra

Listen to Bliss: A Colour Symphony, The Enchantress & Cello Concerto by Vernon Handley, Ulster Orchestra, Linda Finnie & Raphael Wallfisch

ALBUMBliss: A Colour Symphony, The Enchantress & Cello ConcertoVernon Handley, Ulster Orchestra, Linda Finnie & Raphael Wallfisch

Listen to Two English Oboe Quintets: Bax and Bliss Oboe Quintets by Manhattan String Quartet & Bert Lucarelli

ALBUMTwo English Oboe Quintets: Bax and Bliss Oboe QuintetsManhattan String Quartet & Bert Lucarelli

Listen to English Music for Clarinet & Piano II: Howells, Bliss & Cooke by Thea King & Clifford Benson

ALBUMEnglish Music for Clarinet & Piano II: Howells, Bliss & CookeThea King & Clifford Benson

Listen to Bliss: Suites from Checkmate & Adam Zero by Vernon Handley & Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

ALBUMBliss: Suites from Checkmate & Adam ZeroVernon Handley & Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Listen to Bliss: Cello Concerto & Suite from Miracle in the Gorbals by Arto Noras, Paavo Berglund & Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

ALBUMBliss: Cello Concerto & Suite from Miracle in the GorbalsArto Noras, Paavo Berglund & Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Listen to Bliss: Meditations on a Theme by John Blow by City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, The Ambrosian Singers, Hugo Rignold & Sir Philip Ledger

ALBUMBliss: Meditations on a Theme by John BlowCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, The Ambrosian Singers, Hugo Rignold & Sir Philip Ledger

About Arthur Bliss

Hometown

London, United Kingdom

Born

1891

Genre

Classical

Arthur Bliss (1891-1975) was a transitional figure from late romantic to modern styles in England. After serving in World War I, Bliss became interested in French music and its influence repigmented his own music, resulting in controversial works such as A Colour Symphony (1922). Bliss ran into opposition from his patron, Edward Elgar, and from the late '20s his music grew more conservative. Bliss served as Master of the Queen's Music from 1953 until his death; his most famous work, the film score Things to Come (1936), is a montage of cues contributed to the film's soundtrack from several composers.

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