Sir Arthur Bliss : standing out from the crowd
Spicer, Paul2022
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Arthur Bliss (1891-1975) was one of the most important British musicians of his age. Born into a family where music played a highly significant role, his talent emerged early. He served with distinction in the Great War, in which he was both injured and gassed. After the War he set the musical world alight with ultra-modern works, earning himself the soubriquet enfant terrible and leading to his first major work, the Colour Symphony. Before long he became the most performed British composer abroad and his portfolio of works included ballet, film, opera, orchestral, chamber, choral works and song. He was a diplomat, notably to Russia in 1956. He served as Director of Music at the BBC from 1942-4, was knighted and soon after appointed Master of the Queen's Music.
Main title:
Sir Arthur Bliss : standing out from the crowd / Paul Spicer.
Author:
Spicer, Paul, author
Imprint:
Ramsbury : The Crowood Press, 2022.
Collation:
360 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9780719816338 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
780.92
Language:
English
BRN:
1001284