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Arthur Bliss

Arthur Bliss has been played on NTS in shows including From The Depths w/ Drakeford, featured first on 21 July 2022. Songs played include Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2, Discourse For Orchestra and Enigma Variations, Op. 36.

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…

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MOST PLAYED TRACKS
Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2
Solomon, Beethoven, Bliss, Brahms, Chopin, Liszt
His Master's Voice1972
Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2
Solomon, Beethoven, Bliss, Brahms, Chopin, LisztHis Master's Voice1972
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Discourse For Orchestra
The Louisville Orchestra, Sir Arthur Bliss, Colin McPhee
First Edition Records1975
Discourse For Orchestra
The Louisville Orchestra, Sir Arthur Bliss, Colin McPheeFirst Edition Records1975
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Enigma Variations, Op. 36
Elgar, London Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux, Sir Arthur Bliss
Decca1979
Enigma Variations, Op. 36
Elgar, London Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux, Sir Arthur BlissDecca1979
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