Arthur Bliss’s The Women of Yueh, F.166, is a five‑song cycle composed in 1923–24 and first published in 1924, setting Chinese texts by Li Po (translated by Shigeyoshi Obata). Lasting about 7½...

Sir Arthur Bliss’s Serenade for Baritone and Orchestra (F. 163), was composed in 1929 and first performed on 18 March 1930 at a London concert under the composer’s baton with baritone John Goss as...

Arthur Bliss’s Morning Heroes, Op. 32, is a “symphony for orator, chorus and orchestra” composed in 1930 as a memorial to his brother Francis Kennard Bliss and all comrades killed in battle. It...

Arthur Bliss’s Six Royal Fanfares were composed in 1960 for the wedding of H.R.H. Princess Margaret on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, capturing the ceremonial grandeur of the occasion through concise...

Arthur Bliss’s Pastoral: Lie Strewn the White Flocks, F.33, composed in 1928, is a choral-orchestral work lasting approximately 35 minutes. It is scored for SATB chorus, mezzo-soprano soloist, flute,...

The fanfare, composed during the height of World War II, was designed to evoke a sense of optimism and celebration, characteristics that resonated strongly with audiences of the time. Its lively...

Arthur Bliss’s “3 Jubilant and 3 Solemn Fanfares” for full military band is a work that bridges celebratory and reflective moods, making it particularly suited to ceremonial occasions. Composed...

Arthur Bliss's Piano Concerto in B-flat major was composed in 1938–1939 and premiered at the 1939 New York World’s Fair by pianist Solomon with the New York Philharmonic under Sir Adrian Boult...

Arthur Bliss’s Rhapsody for Soprano, Tenor, and Chamber Orchestra (F.161) was composed in 1919, early in his career when he was still exploring his unique voice. The work is a beautiful example of...

Arthur Bliss's Miracle in the Gorbals is a one-act ballet that premiered in London on October 26, 1944. Set in the slums of Glasgow, the ballet tells a dramatic and symbolic story of redemption and...

Arthur Bliss's "Prologue and Five Dances" is a concert suite derived from his 1937 ballet Checkmate. The ballet itself is a dramatic allegory about a chess game where humanized chess pieces enact a...

Arthur Bliss's "Music for Strings" is a vibrant and expressive work composed in 1935, showcasing the composer’s mastery of string writing. The piece was commissioned for the 1935 Salzburg Festival...

i) Fanfare to precede the National Anthem in G ii) The right of the Line iii) Fanfare for Princess Anne iv) High Sheriff's Fanfare v) A Salute to painting vi) Research Fanfare vii) Peace Fanfare for...