Bliss Orchestral Works
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Composer or Director: Arthur (Drummond) Bliss
Label: EMI/HMV Greensleeve
Magazine Review Date: 9/1987
Media Format: Cassette
Media Runtime: 0
Mastering:
ADD
Catalogue Number: ED291213-4
Tracks:
| Composition | Artist Credit |
|---|---|
| Meditations on a theme by John Blow |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Fanfare Overture |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Adam's Fates |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Dance of Spring |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Love Dance |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Bridal Ceremony |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Dance of Summer |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Approach of Autumn |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Night Club Scene |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Destruction of Adam's World |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Dance with Death |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Finale |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Ceremony of the Bishops |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Finale: Checkmate |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Prologue:The Players |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Dance of the Four Knights |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Entry of the Black Queen |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Red Knight's Mazurka |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
Composer or Director: Arthur (Drummond) Bliss
Label: EMI/HMV Greensleeve
Magazine Review Date: 9/1987
Media Format: Vinyl
Media Runtime: 0
Mastering:
ADD
Catalogue Number: ED291213-1
Tracks:
| Composition | Artist Credit |
|---|---|
| Meditations on a theme by John Blow |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Fanfare Overture |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Adam's Fates |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Dance of Spring |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Love Dance |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Bridal Ceremony |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Dance of Summer |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Approach of Autumn |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Night Club Scene |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Destruction of Adam's World |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Dance with Death |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Finale |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Ceremony of the Bishops |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Finale: Checkmate |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Prologue:The Players |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Dance of the Four Knights |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Entry of the Black Queen |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Red Knight's Mazurka |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
Composer or Director: Arthur (Drummond) Bliss
Label: EMI/HMV Greensleeve
Magazine Review Date: 9/1987
Media Format: CD or Download
Media Runtime: 74
Mastering:
ADD
Catalogue Number: 747712-2
Tracks:
| Composition | Artist Credit |
|---|---|
| Meditations on a theme by John Blow |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Fanfare Overture |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Adam's Fates |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Dance of Spring |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Love Dance |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Bridal Ceremony |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Dance of Summer |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Approach of Autumn |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Night Club Scene |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Destruction of Adam's World |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Dance with Death |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Adam Zero, Movement: Finale |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Ceremony of the Bishops |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Finale: Checkmate |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Prologue:The Players |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Dance of the Four Knights |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Entry of the Black Queen |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
| Checkmate, Movement: Red Knight's Mazurka |
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer
Arthur (Drummond) Bliss, Composer Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vernon Handley, Conductor |
Author: Michael Oliver
A welcome and generous CD re-assembly. The colour of Bliss's music gains from the precision and wide dynamic range of this medium, and his vivid sense of theatre in the ballet music, expertly distilled by Handley, emerges with great pungency. There are two disappointments: neither of the ballet suites is recorded complete (no doubt for reasons of space on the original LP couplings), and anyone who knows either score will miss favourite movements; indeed, the case for recording both of these ballets in their entirety is a very strong one. And I find the recorded sound in the intermittently imspired but often luminously beautiful Meditations a bit on the flat side: not too much of a disadvantage in the more pastoral and lyric pages, but the fuller and more aggressive moments are rather scrawny, with disappointingly recessed strings. There is no such problem in the ballet music, especially if you play it good and loud.'
Bliss Orchestral Works
Bliss Orchestral Works
Bliss Orchestral Works
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