Arthur Bliss : music and literature / edited by Stewart R. Craggs.
| Other author | Craggs, Stewart R. editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Aldershot, Hants, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2002. |
| Description | xi, 351 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Metamorphic variation: the orchestral music / Robert Meikle -- Chronicle of a collaboration: The Olympians / Roderic Dunnett -- The piano concerto in B flat (1939) / Bryan Crimp -- The songs of Bliss / Alan Cuckston -- An American interlude / Paul Jackson -- The film music / Stephen Lloyd -- In search of a progressive music policy: Arthur Bliss at the BBC / Lewis Foreman -- The recorded works / Lyndon Jenkins -- 'if poets mind thee well': Bliss and Christopher Hassall / Roderic Dunnett. |
| Abstract | Arthur Bliss (1891-1975) was appointed Master of the Queen's Music in 1953 and remained an important and prominent figure in British music throughout his career. This volume of nine essays explores various aspects of Bliss's output, which was wide-ranging. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 338-342) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2001048704 |
| ISBN | 1859283195 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML410.B644 A78 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |