A Colour Symphony, Op.24 (Bliss, Arthur)

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Publisher. Info. London: Hawkes & Son, 1939. Plate B. & H. 8135.
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Work Title A Colour Symphony
Alternative. Title
Composer Bliss, Arthur
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.24; F.106
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IAB 18
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements
  1. Purple
  2. Red
  3. Blue
  4. Green
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1921-22, rev. 1932
First Performance. 1922/9/7 (original version)
Gloucester: Gloucester Cathedral - London Symphony Orchestra, cond. Arthur Bliss
First Publication. 1924 (original version)
1939 (revised version)
Dedication Adrian Boult (1889-1983)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 32 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation orchestra