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Radio 3,01 Jun 2026,59 mins

Series Arthur Bliss (1891 - 1975)

Creativity and Conflict

Composer of the Week

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Donald Macleod with guest biographer Paul Spicer journey into the early life of Sir Arthur Bliss including his time serving during World War One. They discuss the early musical influences upon Bliss including Vaughan Williams and Stravinsky, and also the impact of the death of Bliss’s brother Kennard, during the Great War. Checkmate Suite (excerpt) Ulster Orchestra Vernon Handley, conductor String Quartet in A, Op 4 (Moderato ma tranquillo) Maggini Quartet Pastoral Emma Johnson, clarinet Malcom Martineau, piano Piano Quartet in A minor, Op 18 Peter Donohoe, piano Laurence Jackson, violin Martin Outram, viola Michal Kaznowski, cello Madam Noy Elizabeth Gale, soprano Nash Ensemble Lionel Friend, conductor Mêlée fantasque Â鶹Éç Philharmonic Rumon Gamba, conductor Produced by Luke Whitlock

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Checkmate Suite (Dance of the Four Knights)
    Checkmate Suite (Dance of the Four Knights)
    Arthur Bliss
  3. 2.
    String Quartet in A minor, Op. 4 (1st mvt)
    String Quartet in A minor, Op. 4 (1st mvt)
    Arthur Bliss
  4. 3.
    Pastoral
    Pastoral
    Arthur Bliss
  5. 4.
    Piano Quartet in A minor, Op. 18
    Piano Quartet in A minor, Op. 18
    Arthur Bliss
  6. 5.
    Madam Noy
    Madam Noy
    Arthur Bliss
  7. 6.
    Mêlée fantasque
    Mêlée fantasque
    Arthur Bliss