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Also known as Sir Arthur Bliss, Arthur Bliss, Sir, Sir Arthur Edward Drummond Bliss

English composer and conductor (1891–1975)

Person · Open Library

Born
1891
Died
1975
Works
10

Top works

  • Two interludes for the pianoforte
  • Masks
  • Sonata, for pianoforte
  • The Olympians
  • String quartet

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
GB
Active from
1891-08-02
Active to
1975-03-27

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
14,581
Total plays
74,446

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contemporary classicalClassicalmodern classicalcomposerengland

Arthur Edward Drummond Bliss, CH, KCVO (2nd August 1891-27th March 1975) was a British composer. Born to an American father and English mother, Bliss went to Bilton Grange Preparatory School and Rugby before going up to Cambridge. He was destined to display characteristics of both nations, his profound romanticism balanced by an unquenchable energy and optimism. After studying at the Royal College of Music under Charles Villiers Stanford, he served as an infantry officer in the First World War.

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Arthur Bliss
date of birth
1891-08-02
date of death
1975-03-28
name in native language
Arthur Bliss
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