Saturday 14th November 2026

CD 256

Title : Bliss – A Colour Symphony / Checkmate Suite

Label : Chandos Records [1987]

Performer(s) : Ulster Orchestra: Vernon Handley

Tracks 1-4 : Arthur Bliss: A colour symphony
Purple -- Red -- Blue -- Green
  => Composer(s) / Arranger(s):  Arthur Bliss
  => Performer(s):  Vernon Handley
  => Ensemble(s):  Ulster Orchestra

Tracks 5-10 : Arthur Bliss: Checkmate suite
Prologue -- Dance of the Four Knights -- Entry of the Black Queen -- The Red Knight's mazurka -- Ceremony of the Red Bishops -- Finale: Checkmate
  => Composer(s) / Arranger(s):  Arthur Bliss
  => Performer(s):  Vernon Handley
  => Ensemble(s):  Ulster Orchestra

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