August 2 - Arthur Bliss (The Musical Birthday Series, 2nd Annual Cycle)

Arthur Bliss (2 August 1891 – 27 March 1975) was an English composer and conductor. 

[For last year's thoughts on Helen Morgan click here.]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honorable Mention

In Bliss's later years, his work was respected but was thought old-fashioned...- --Wikipedia

The lesson from the life of Arthur Bliss

        Is this:

Before the time for passing the baton

        Is gone,

Prepare for when your moment in the sun

        Is done.

 

 

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