Bliss (1891-1975) - Color Symphony, Etc: Jones / English Northern Sinfonia - Import CD

Credits:

New York Philharmonic

Description:

The Symphony of Colors, an orchestral depiction of the characteristics of the four colors purple, red, blue, and green, is the composer's crowning achievement and an essential work in the history of contemporary British music. In particular, the fourth movement, which culminates in two fugues and ends intensely with a major main chord, is the most interesting. Adam Zero, a ballet music about the cycle of life, is the composer's own work, and a recording of the entire work is rare. The work is also richly infused with the language of popular music, making it an accessible work.

Tracklisting:

1.A Colour Symphony, for orchestra, Op. 24, F. 106: Purple: Andante maestoso
2.A Colour Symphony, for orchestra, Op. 24, F. 106: Red: Allegro vivace
3.A Colour Symphony, for orchestra, Op. 24, F. 106: Blue: Gently flowing
4.A Colour Symphony, for orchestra, Op. 24, F. 106: Green: Moderato
5.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Fanfare Overture
6.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: The Stage
7.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Birth of Adam
8.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Adam's Fates
9.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Dance of Spring
10.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Love Dance (Awakening of Love)
11.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Bridal Ceremony
12.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Adam Achieves Power
13.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Re-entry of Adam's Fates
14.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Dance of Summer
15.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Approach of Autumn
16.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Night Club Scene
17.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Destruction of Adam's World
18.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Approach of Winter
19.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Dance with Death
20.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Finale: The Stage is set again
21.Adam Zero, ballet in one scene, Op. 67, F. 1a: Fanfare Coda

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