Arthur Bliss: Meditations on a Theme by John Blow (1955)

Arthur Bliss (1891-1975): Meditations on a Theme by John Blow (1955).
I. Introduction: "The Lord is my Shepherd", "I will fear no evil"
II. Meditation I: "He leadeth me beside the still waters" (Allegro moderato ma tranquillo) [07:17]
III. Meditation II: "Thy rod and staff they comfort me" (Allegro deciso) [10:43]
IV. Meditation III: Lambs [13:34]
V. Meditation IV: "He restoreth my soul" (Allegro) [16:08]
VI. Meditation V: "In green pastures" (Larghetto - Andante tranquillo) [18:38]
VII. Interlude: "Through the valley of the shadow of death" (Molto agitato) [23:29]
VIII. Finale: "In the house of the Lord" (Moderato e deciso - Maestoso) [27:28]
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra diretta da David Lloyd-Jones.
Cover image: "A soul in Heaven" painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau.
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[@robkeeleycomposer]

A top-drawer piece. Along with the Colour Symphony, head shoulders above much Bliss. I think he needed extra-musical inspiration to write at full strength. That why his ballet and film music is so memorable. But check out the late Cello Concerto - very fine.

[@ronaldbwoodall2628]

This is a beautiful symphonic expression of Psalm 23, one of the most comforting promises for those who trust in the Lord and His Messiah Jesus Christ. A musical depiction of bliss by Bliss, who is among the finest British composers; I understand he is dismissed with faint praise by some critics. but not by me.

[@abcaster]

This work was just such a WOW!-relevation when I heard it broadcast sometime back in the 1980's (Charles Groves and Liverpool?).

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[@robkeeleycomposer]

I think it’s fair to say that this is his masterpiece! The earlier Colour symphony is very good.

[@porkyminch5131]

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