‘An Art That Reaches Beyond the World’: Sir Arthur Bliss and Music as Spirituality

Throughout his life, British composer Sir Arthur Bliss (1891–1975) placed great importance on the value of music. He saw it as something that could bring peace and healing and as an ‘art that reaches beyond the world.’ In his artistic creed, set out in 1934, Bliss speaks of music as inherently linke...

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Main Author: Matthew McCullough
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/12/1186