Arthur Bliss

Arthur Bliss was born in London on 2 August 1891. For over 50 years he was a familiar and central figure on the English musical scene. He was educated at Rugby and at Pembroke College, Cambridge, wher...

Composed in 1967

For SATB Choir and Harp (or Piano). Text: Eric Crozier.

Two Nursery Rhymes arranged for Soprano, Clarinet, and Piano.

Returning to his first love, the piano, this piece, composed in 1970. The three pieces forming the Triptych are a Meditation, a Dramatic Recitative and a Capriccio. The Meditation is naturally reflect...

This work was written in America in 1925. It shows a masterly understanding of the piano's resources, particularly in the pedalled notes and sonorities of the first Interlude.

Selected works by Arthur Bliss for solo piano. Suitable for advanced pianists.

English composer and conductor Sir Arthur Bliss composed this successful ballet, Checkmate, in 1937. Bliss made various concert arrangements of the music, and it brought him chances to write various d...

Composed for the Marriage of HRH Princess Margaret in Westminster Abbey, 6 May 1960. Arranged for the Organ by Basil Ramsey.

Bliss Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet Study Score. Duration 26 minutes. Composed 1932.