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Composer of the Week: Arthur Bliss

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(1891-1975). Duringthe Second World War, when Arthur Bliss was director of music at the BBC, he established the forerunnertothis programme, This Week's Composer. Bliss was a prolific and versatile composer with over 140 works to his name, and also wrote many articles on musical subjects. Donald Macleod concentrates on Bliss's early works and life. Humoresque (Two American Songs) Geraldine McGreevy (soprano), Kathron Sturrock (piano) Piano Quartet (1st mvt) Chamber
Domaine Madam Noy ; Rout
Elizabeth Gale (soprano), Nash Ensemble Mel6e Fantasque London Symphony
Orchestra conducted by the Composer Green (Colour Symphony, 4th mvt) English Northern Philharmonia, conductor David Lloyd-Jones Producer Johannah Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Arthur Bliss
Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Soprano:
Geraldine McGreevy
Piano:
Kathron Sturrock
Unknown:
Domaine Madam Noy
Soprano:
Elizabeth Gale
Conductor:
David Lloyd-Jones
Producer:
Johannah Smith
Source: Radio Times

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