Miracle in the Gorbals / Metamorphic Variations

Tracklist

• 1
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: I. Overture. Sostenuto

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  2:43
• 2
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: II. The Street. Allergo energico

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  2:28
• 3
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: III. The Girl Suicide. Andante (movendo)

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  2:47
• 4
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: IV. The Young Lovers. Tempo di valse

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  1:33
• 5
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: V. The Prostitute and the Boy. L’istesso tempo

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  0:57
• 6
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: VI. The Official. Allegro molto

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  0:55
• 7
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: VII. The Discovery of the Suicide’s Body. Allegro molto

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  1:27
• 8
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: VIII. The Suicide’s Body Is Brought In. Larghetto

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  2:22
• 9
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: IX. The Stranger. Andante maestoso

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  3:03
• 10
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: X. Dance of Deliverance. Moderato

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  3:57
• 11
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: XI. The Official and the Prostitute. Allegro molto

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  1:50
• 12
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: XII. Intermezzo. Tranquillo

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  4:49
• 13
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: XIII. The Slander Campaign. Allegro vivace

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  1:34
• 14
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: XIV. The Conversion of the Prostitute. Andante

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  1:56
• 15
  Miracle in the Gorbals, F. 6: XV. Finale. The Killing of the Stranger. Allegro feroce

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  4:17
• 16
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: I. Elements. Larghetto tranquillo

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  3:30
• 17
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: II. Ballet. One in a Bar

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  1:30
• 18
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: IIIa. Assertion. Allegro energico

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  2:04
• 19
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: IIIb. Contrasts. Very Slow

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  2:52
• 20
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: IIIc. Children’s March. Alla marcia

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  2:23
• 21
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: IV. Speculation. Very Slow

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  2:04
• 22
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: V. Interjections. Andante sostenuto

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  4:00
• 23
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: VI. Scherzo I. Vivo

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  2:36
• 24
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: VII. Contemplation. Larghetto

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  2:17
• 25
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: VIII. Polonaise. Alla polacca

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  3:29
• 26
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: IX. Funeral Processions. Larghetto

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  4:03
• 27
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: X. Cool Interlude. Andante molto tranquillo

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  2:52
• 28
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: XI. Scherzo II. Vivo

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  1:42
• 29
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: XII. Duet. Pochissimo più mosso

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  2:38
• 30
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: XIII. Dedication to G.D. and A.D. Allegro moderato

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  0:48
• 31
  Metamorphic Variations, F. 122: XIV. Affirmation. Andante maestoso

  Sir Arthur Bliss
  4:18

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Release credits

• Amy Brennan
  assistant [1-15]
• BBC Philharmonic
  performing orchestra
• Ben Earle
  liner notes
• Brian Pidgeon
  producer
• Cass Cassidy
  design
• Eric Richmond
  task
• Finn S. Gundersen
  booklet editor
• Jonathan Cooper
  editor
• Karen Marchlik
  task
• Michael Seal
  conductor
• Owain Williams
  assistant [16-31]
• Stephen Rinker
  sound
• Zoë Beyers
  concertmaster [1-6, 8-31]

Issues

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  Miracle in the Gorbals / Metamorphic Variations

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  17 October 2025
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  Miracle in the Gorbals / Metamorphic Variations

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  17 October 2025