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Arthur Bliss - Bliss: String Quartets / Conversations (LP)

Arthur Bliss

2002
12 tracks
1 uur, 4 min

Bliss: String Quartets / Conversations

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Arthur Bliss's chamber music with this captivating album, released on Naxos in 2002. The collection features two complete string quartets and the intriguing suite "Conversations," showcasing Bliss's mastery of form and expression. The String Quartet No. 1 in B-Flat Major opens with a majestic Andante maestoso, leading into a lively Allegro con brio, while the String Quartet in A Major offers a serene Moderato ma tranquillo and a spirited Allegro vivace con grazia. "Conversations" is a charming and imaginative suite, each movement depicting a different scene or character, from the playful "In the Ballroom" to the introspective "Soliloquy." With a total duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes, this album is a testament to Bliss's enduring appeal and his ability to craft compelling musical narratives. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rewarding and engaging listening experience.

Tracks

String Quartet No. 1 in B-Flat Major: Andante maestoso - Allegro con brioArthur Bliss, Maggini Quartet
10:01
String Quartet No. 1 in B-Flat Major: Allegretto graziosoArthur Bliss, Maggini Quartet
5:48
String Quartet No. 1 in B-Flat Major: SostenutoArthur Bliss, Maggini Quartet
5:55
String Quartet No. 1 in B-Flat Major: VivaceArthur Bliss, Maggini Quartet
6:57
Conversations: No. 1 The Committee Meeting: ModeratoArthur Bliss, Michael Cox, Nicholas Daniel, Maggini Quartet
1:16
Conversations: No. 2 In the Wood: AdagioArthur Bliss, Michael Cox, Nicholas Daniel, Maggini Quartet
3:29
Conversations: No. 3 In the Ballroom: ScherzandoArthur Bliss, Michael Cox, Nicholas Daniel, Maggini Quartet
2:38
Conversations: No. 4 Soliloquy: Andante tranquillo e molto rubatoArthur Bliss, Michael Cox, Nicholas Daniel, Maggini Quartet
2:44
Conversations: No. 5 In the Tube at Oxford Circus: Allegro energicoArthur Bliss, Michael Cox, Nicholas Daniel, Maggini Quartet
5:06
String Quartet in A Major: Moderato ma tranquilloArthur Bliss, Maggini Quartet
7:03
String Quartet in A Major: Andante sostenutoArthur Bliss, Maggini Quartet
6:43
String Quartet in A Major: Allegro vivace con graziaArthur Bliss, Maggini Quartet
6:30

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Bliss: String Quartets / Conversations
Artist: Arthur Bliss
Album release date: 8 juli 2002
Label: Naxos
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 4 min
Tracks: 12 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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