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Music from "The Royal Palaces"

Composed by Arthur Bliss. Arranged by Michael Halstenson.

The death of Sir Arnold Bax in 1953 opened the ceremonial post of Master of the Queen's Music. Sir Arthur Bliss (he had been knighted in 1950) received the appointment as his successor. He took the position (which is analogous to that of Poet Laureate) seriously, and composed ceremonial music as needed for royal occasions. Therefore, he was already linked to the institution of Royalty when, in 1966, he was engaged by the BBC to write the soundtrack for a documentary film telecast on Christmas Day of 1966. The film explored several important palaces belonging to British monarchs and historical events occurring therein. In its original full orchestra form it comprises the following movements:

Queen Victoria's Call to the Throne

The Ballroom in Buckingham Palace

Joust of the Knights in Armour Melodrama:

The Murder of Rizzio in Holyrood House

The Royal Palace Theme

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Authors

  • Arthur Bliss
    Composer
  • Michael Halstenson
    Arranger

    Michael Halstenson studied music performance and composition at the University of North Dakota, Webster College in St. Louis, MO and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis with composers Dominick Argento, Paul Fetler, Eric Stokes, Alex Lubet, Leigh Gerdine and William Boehle.

    His works have been performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Fox Valley Symphony, St. Olaf Band, Luther College Band, Minnesota All-State Band, Lake Wobegon® Brass Band, Northern Symphony Orchestra and others, and have had performances in Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Tampere Hall (Finland) and Orchestra Hall (Minneapolis).

    Halstenson is conductor of the Lake Wobegon® Brass Band based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area of Minnesota, USA.

    With three tours of England, Halstenson and the Lake Wobegon® Band have nurtured a close relationship with noted composer Philip Wilby. Halstenson is also the conductor of the Northern Symphony Orchestra and is recently retired from being Director of Orchestras at Anoka High School in Minnesota.