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  • Audio CD (4 July 2011)
  • Number of Discs: 5
  • Format: Box set
  • Label: Emi Classics
  • ASIN: B0056H0R3C
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Disc 1:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. A Colour Symphony: I. Purple (Andante maestoso)Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves 6:49£0.89
Listen  2. A Colour Symphony: II. Red (Allegro vivace)Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves 7:43£0.89
Listen  3. A Colour Symphony: III. Blue (Gently flowing)Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves10:15£2.99
Listen  4. A Colour Symphony: IV. Green (Moderato)Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves 8:26£0.89
Listen  5. Things to Come - Music from the film (1977 Digital Remaster): Prologue (orch. Christopher Palmer)Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves 2:37£0.89
Listen  6. Things to Come - Music from the film (1977 Digital Remaster): Ballet for Children*Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves 3:46£0.89
Listen  7. Things to Come - Music from the film (1977 Digital Remaster): Attack*Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves 2:16£0.89
Listen  8. Things to Come - Music from the film (1977 Digital Remaster): March*Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves 3:27£0.89
Listen  9. Things to Come - Music from the film (1977 Digital Remaster): The World in Ruins (orch. Christopher Palmer)Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves 2:15£0.89
Listen10. Things to Come - Music from the film (1977 Digital Remaster): The Building of the New World -Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves 2:01£0.89
Listen11. Things to Come - Music from the film (1977 Digital Remaster): Attack on the Moon Gun -Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves 1:31£0.89
Listen12. Things to Come - Music from the film (1977 Digital Remaster): EpilogueRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Charles Groves 2:22£0.89
Listen13. Cello Concerto: I. Allegro decisoArto Noras/Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra/Paavo Berglund12:08£2.99
Listen14. Cello Concerto: II. LarghettoArto Noras/Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra/Paavo Berglund 7:40£0.89
Listen15. Cello Concerto: III. AllegroArto Noras/Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra/Paavo Berglund 6:00£0.89


Disc 2:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Adam Zero - Suite from the ballet: Fanfare Overture (Allegro molto)Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 1:44£0.89
Listen  2. Adam Zero - Suite from the ballet: Adam's Fates (Allegro moderato) -Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 1:37£0.89
Listen  3. Adam Zero - Suite from the ballet: Dance of Spring (Allegro spirito)Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 2:41£0.89
Listen  4. Adam Zero - Suite from the ballet: Awakening of Love (Andante grazioso)Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 3:24£0.89
Listen  5. Adam Zero - Suite from the ballet: Bridal Ceremony (Moderato ma tranquillo)Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 2:09£0.89
Listen  6. Adam Zero - Suite from the ballet: Dance of Summer (Allegro (maestoso))Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 3:31£0.89
Listen  7. Adam Zero - Suite from the ballet: Approach to Autumn (Larghetto)Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 3:54£0.89
Listen  8. Adam Zero - Suite from the ballet: Night Club Scene (Allegro (in modern dance time)) -Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 4:16£0.89
Listen  9. Adam Zero - Suite from the ballet: Destruction of Adam's World (Allegro molto)Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 2:49£0.89
Listen10. Adam Zero - Suite from the ballet: Dance with Death (Larghetto maestoso)Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 4:58£0.89
Listen11. Adam Zero - Suite from the ballet: Finale: The stage is set again (Allegro moderato)Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 2:04£0.89
Listen12. Adam Zero - Suite from the ballet: Fanfare Coda (Allegro molto)Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley0:37£0.89
Listen13. Discourse for OrchestraCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Vernon Handley18:38£2.99
Listen14. Concerto for two pianos (arr. three hands): Allegro giusto -Cyril Smith/Phyllis Sellick/City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Sir Malcolm Arnold 4:40£0.89
Listen15. Concerto for two pianos (arr. three hands): Larghetto tranquillo -Cyril Smith/Phyllis Sellick/City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Sir Malcolm Arnold 3:38£0.89
Listen16. Concerto for two pianos (arr. three hands): AllegroCyril Smith/Phyllis Sellick/City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Sir Malcolm Arnold 4:47£0.89
Listen17. Christopher Columbus - Suite: I. Alla polaccaCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Marcus Dods 3:36£0.89
Listen18. Christopher Columbus - Suite: II. GraveCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Marcus Dods 3:26£0.89
Listen19. Christopher Columbus - Suite: III. Alla marciaCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Marcus Dods 2:06£0.89


Disc 3:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Checkmate - Ballet Suite T57: I. Prologue: The PlayersRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 6:42£0.89
Listen  2. Checkmate - Ballet Suite T57: II. Dance of the Four KnightsRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 4:03£0.89
Listen  3. Checkmate - Ballet Suite T57: III. Entry of the Black QueenRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 5:53£0.89
Listen  4. Checkmate - Ballet Suite T57: IV. The Red Knight's MazurkaRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 2:52£0.89
Listen  5. Checkmate - Ballet Suite T57: V. Ceremony of the Red BishopsRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 2:41£0.89
Listen  6. Checkmate - Ballet Suite T57: VI. Finale: CheckmateRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Vernon Handley 4:09£0.89
Listen  7. Conversations: I. The Committee Meeting (Moderato)Melos Ensemble 1:15£0.89
Listen  8. Conversations: V. In the Tube at Oxford Circus (Allegro energico)Melos Ensemble 4:42£0.89
Listen  9. Oboe Quintet: I. Assai sostenuro - Moderato - Allegro assai agitatoMelos Ensemble 7:42£0.89
Listen10. Oboe Quintet: II. Andante con motoMelos Ensemble 6:40£0.89
Listen11. Oboe Quintet: III. VivaceMelos Ensemble 5:52£0.89
Listen12. Clarinet Quintet: I. ModeratoMelos Ensemble 5:18£0.89
Listen13. Clarinet Quintet: II. Allegro moltoMelos Ensemble 7:07£0.89
Listen14. Clarinet Quintet: III. Adagietto espressivoMelos Ensemble 7:42£0.89
Listen15. Clarinet Quintet: IV. Allegro energicoMelos Ensemble 5:58£0.89


Disc 4:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Pastoral : 'Lie strewn the white flocks' (1999 Digital Remaster): (Assai sostenuto, tranquillo) (orch. only) -Sybil Michelow/Norman Knight/Bruckner-Mahler Choir of London/London Chamber Orchestra/Wyn Morris 1:35£0.89
Listen  2. Pastoral : 'Lie strewn the white flocks' (1999 Digital Remaster): The Shepherd's Holyday (chorus) -Sybil Michelow/Norman Knight/Bruckner-Mahler Choir of London/London Chamber Orchestra/Wyn Morris 2:49£0.89
Listen  3. Pastoral : 'Lie strewn the white flocks' (1999 Digital Remaster): A Hymn to Pan (Allegrissimo) (chorus, fl) -Sybil Michelow/Norman Knight/Bruckner-Mahler Choir of London/London Chamber Orchestra/Wyn Morris 2:47£0.89
Listen  4. Pastoral : 'Lie strewn the white flocks' (1999 Digital Remaster): Pan's Saraband (Sostenuto) (fl)Sybil Michelow/Norman Knight/Bruckner-Mahler Choir of London/London Chamber Orchestra/Wyn Morris 2:06£0.89
Listen  5. Pastoral : 'Lie strewn the white flocks' (1999 Digital Remaster): Pan and Echo (Moderato) (chorus, fl) -Sybil Michelow/Norman Knight/Bruckner-Mahler Choir of London/London Chamber Orchestra/Wyn Morris 3:35£0.89
Listen  6. Pastoral : 'Lie strewn the white flocks' (1999 Digital Remaster): The Naiads' Music (Allegretto leggiero) (fl, chorus)Sybil Michelow/Norman Knight/Bruckner-Mahler Choir of London/London Chamber Orchestra/Wyn Morris 4:35£0.89
Listen  7. Pastoral : 'Lie strewn the white flocks' (1999 Digital Remaster): The Pigeon Song (Andante moderato) (fl, mezzo) -Sybil Michelow/Norman Knight/Bruckner-Mahler Choir of London/London Chamber Orchestra/Wyn Morris 5:05£0.89
Listen  8. Pastoral : 'Lie strewn the white flocks' (1999 Digital Remaster): Song of the Reapers (Allegro deciso) (picc, chorus)Sybil Michelow/Norman Knight/Bruckner-Mahler Choir of London/London Chamber Orchestra/Wyn Morris 1:59£0.89
Listen  9. Pastoral : 'Lie strewn the white flocks' (1999 Digital Remaster), Finale:: (Andante sostenuto) (fl) -Sybil Michelow/Norman Knight/Bruckner-Mahler Choir of London/London Chamber Orchestra/Wyn Morris 1:36£0.89
Listen10. Pastoral : 'Lie strewn the white flocks' (1999 Digital Remaster), Finale:: The Shepherd's Night-Song (Più lento - Tempo dell'introduzione) (fl, chorus)Sybil Michelow/Norman Knight/Bruckner-Mahler Choir of London/London Chamber Orchestra/Wyn Morris 7:20£0.89
Listen11. A Knot of Riddles (1999 Digital Remaster): I. Fish in River (Slowly flowing)Wyn Morris/John Shirley-Quirk/London Chamber Orchestra 3:22£0.89
Listen12. A Knot of Riddles (1999 Digital Remaster): II. Swallows (Vivo)Wyn Morris/John Shirley-Quirk/London Chamber Orchestra 1:16£0.89
Listen13. A Knot of Riddles (1999 Digital Remaster): III. An Oyster (Andante)Wyn Morris/John Shirley-Quirk/London Chamber Orchestra 2:13£0.89
Listen14. A Knot of Riddles (1999 Digital Remaster): IV. A Weather Cock (Moderato)Wyn Morris/John Shirley-Quirk/London Chamber Orchestra 2:30£0.89
Listen15. A Knot of Riddles (1999 Digital Remaster): V. A Bookworm (In waltz time)Wyn Morris/John Shirley-Quirk/London Chamber Orchestra 1:35£0.89
Listen16. A Knot of Riddles (1999 Digital Remaster): VI. A Cross of Wood (Moderato)Wyn Morris/John Shirley-Quirk/London Chamber Orchestra 3:27£0.89
Listen17. A Knot of Riddles (1999 Digital Remaster): VII. Sun and Moon (Andante maestoso)Wyn Morris/John Shirley-Quirk/London Chamber Orchestra 3:52£0.89
Listen18. Music for Strings (1999 Digital Remaster): I. Allegro moderato, energicoSir Adrian Boult/London Philharmonic Orchestra 8:05£0.89
Listen19. Music for Strings (1999 Digital Remaster): II. Andante, molto sostenuto - Poco allegretto (flowing) - Tempo ISir Adrian Boult/London Philharmonic Orchestra 9:17£0.89
Listen20. Music for Strings (1999 Digital Remaster): III. Allegro molto - Allegro con spirito - Allegro molto - PrestoSir Adrian Boult/London Philharmonic Orchestra 6:36£0.89


Disc 5:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Ceremonial Prelude [and prayer]New Philharmonia Orchestra/Simon Preston/Very Revd Eric S. Abbott/Sir Arthur Bliss 5:34£0.89
Listen  2. Welcome the QueenPhilharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 7:27£0.89
Listen  3. A Song of Welcome: Welcome! our May-time flares, and you return (chorus)Dame Joan Sutherland/John Cameron/Bbc Chorus/Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 2:41£0.89
Listen  4. A Song of Welcome: You went the way of the sun (chorus)Dame Joan Sutherland/John Cameron/Bbc Chorus/Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss0:27£0.89
Listen  5. A Song of Welcome: Tilting airfields rose to meet you (sop., bar., chorus)Dame Joan Sutherland/John Cameron/Bbc Chorus/Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 2:17£0.89
Listen  6. A Song of Welcome: Behind the façades and faces (sop., chorus)Dame Joan Sutherland/John Cameron/Bbc Chorus/Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 1:46£0.89
Listen  7. A Song of Welcome: A common wealth of growing love (chorus, sop.)Dame Joan Sutherland/John Cameron/Bbc Chorus/Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 2:18£0.89
Listen  8. A Song of Welcome: Behind the salutes and the speeches (bar., chorus)Dame Joan Sutherland/John Cameron/Bbc Chorus/Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 1:24£0.89
Listen  9. A Song of Welcome: The forward bloom and stride of man (chorus, sop., bar.)Dame Joan Sutherland/John Cameron/Bbc Chorus/Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 2:28£0.89
Listen10. A Song of Welcome: Soon it is dawn (chorus, sop., bar.)Dame Joan Sutherland/John Cameron/Bbc Chorus/Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 2:54£0.89
Listen11. Miracle in the Gorbals - Suite from the ballet (2006 - Remaster): OverturePhilharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 2:21£0.89
Listen12. Miracle in the Gorbals - Suite from the ballet (2006 - Remaster): The StreetPhilharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 2:22£0.89
Listen13. Miracle in the Gorbals - Suite from the ballet (2006 - Remaster): The Girl SuicidePhilharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 2:39£0.89
Listen14. Miracle in the Gorbals - Suite from the ballet (2006 - Remaster): The Discovery of the Suicide's BodyPhilharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 1:30£0.89
Listen15. Miracle in the Gorbals - Suite from the ballet (2006 - Remaster): The Suicide's Body is brought inPhilharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 2:11£0.89
Listen16. Miracle in the Gorbals - Suite from the ballet (2006 - Remaster): The Stranger -Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 2:54£0.89
Listen17. Miracle in the Gorbals - Suite from the ballet (2006 - Remaster): Dance of DeliverancePhilharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 3:02£0.89
Listen18. Miracle in the Gorbals - Suite from the ballet (2006 - Remaster): IntermezzoPhilharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 2:11£0.89
Listen19. Miracle in the Gorbals - Suite from the ballet (2006 - Remaster): Finale: The Killing of the StrangerPhilharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 3:59£0.89
Listen20. Music for Strings: I. Allegro moderato, energicoPhilharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 8:17£0.89
Listen21. Music for Strings: II. Andante, molto sostenuto - Poco allegretto (flowing) - Tempo IPhilharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 9:32£0.89
Listen22. Music for Strings: III. Allegro molto - Allegro con spirito - Allegro molto - PrestoPhilharmonia Orchestra/Sir Arthur Bliss 6:35£0.89

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Jeffrey Davis VINE™ VOICE
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I don't think that I've ever seen a boxed set devoted to the music of Sir Arthur Bliss before and this itself is a cause for celebration. Bliss may not have been one of the very greatest 20th century British composers, but I often find myself returning to his music - my admiration for which continues to grow. This set is a wonderful collection, thoughtfully compiled by Richard Abram. The box itself is beautifully designed using the striking cover art from Charles Groves's great LP of 'A Colour Symphony' and this (the greatest performance of this fine work) is included in the set as is Groves's recording of the film music for 'Things to Come'(the first film score to become well-known independently of the movie) as well as the very enjoyable music from the film 'Christopher Columbus'. Although some of the music has appeared in earlier EMI Bliss collections, I had not, for example, seen the unrivalled Melos Ensemble's version of the lovely Oboe Quintet on CD before. It is my favourite chamber work by Bliss and this is, in my opinion, the best version ever recorded.

I had forgotten how good the ballet score 'Adam Zero' was and Vernon Handley's version is first rate in all respects. Other highlights include 'Checkmate' (Suite from the ballet) and the dynamic Concerto for two pianos (a fine work). There are also rareities like 'A Song of Welcome' (listen out for the lovely, haunting opening of 'Soon it is dawn' - Dame Joan Sutherland's first studio recording). Not everything is here of course and those wishing to explore Bliss's music further need to hear 'Morning Heroes' (there is a fine EMI recording with Charles Groves and John Westbrook's moving narration), also 'Miracle in the Gorbals', the Piano Concerto, Music for Strings and Meditations on a theme by John Blow'. Still, this is a great set with all the original booklet notes, a nice session photograph of Bliss at the recording for A Knot of Riddles plus the original cover of the old Pye LP of the same work, featuring a striking photo of Bliss, on the back of the booklet. Excellent value too. Don't hesitate this set will give many hours of listening pleasure.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Blissful and neglected music worth hearing 14 April 2012
By JOHN GRANT - Published on Amazon.com
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Many of these performances are self recommending and it is good to have the composer conducting so much of his music. He was known as a very fine conductor in his day.
There are many unusual items like Joan Sutherland singing Bliss' tribute to the new Queen in 1953 and choral works as well as chamber music long neglected. At his best Bliss was an impressive composer, very masculine and forthright in his celebratory music
and more introspective in others. Vernon Handley is represented strongly here and when I had the pleasure of meeting him a few years ago he said that he was a great friend of the composer despite the age difference and they used to go walking in the countryside and discuss various aspects of music. Why is it then that the recording of the very fine Edinburgh Overture is not included? Handley recorded this with the Birmingham orchestra for EMI and it was released with Berglund's thrilling Suite from Miracle in the Gorbals, not included but replaced with the composer's own recording. Probably not a bad substitute but Berglund's Bournemouth Symphony really emphasises the dark, chilling menace of the score.
With two performances of the Music for Strings room could have been found for the Overture.
Still, one should be grateful that this somewhat forgotten composer has a major release devoted to his music.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Awesome, how can an mp3 download have the same price as the full package CD product 29 April 2012
By A christian - Published on Amazon.com
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...considering the cost that goes into manufacturing the cds, boxing them and distributing them?
Sounds like an awesome product, but weird mp3 pricing.
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