War In The Air (documentary)

    (Syndicated, 1956)

    [After the success of several U.S. World-War II documentary
     television series such as "Victory at Sea" and "Air Power",
     the BBC television network decided to produce a 26-part
     series showcasing the British contribution to the success 
     of the War, via operations of the British Royal Air Force;

     This production made in 1954, was then syndicated in the
     United States in 1956 where it aired in several major cities]

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Theme: "Theme from 'War In The Air'"

    [Alternate title in the Cambridge University library manuscript
     collection of music by Sir Arthur Bliss...
     aka: "War in the Air (Signature Tunes for BBC television)";

     Besides this title music from Sir Arthur Bliss, other notable
     British film composers scored various episodes -- including
     William Alwyn, Malcolm Arnold, Ronald Binge, Cuthbert Clarke,
     Roberto Gerhard, Antony Hopkins and Clifton Parker]

     Composer: Sir Arthur Edward Drummond Bliss (British PRS/ASCAP)

     1978 Publisher: [not found in the 1978 ASCAP Index
                      of performed compositions, but is
                      probably Chappell & Co., Inc. (ASCAP)]

     2001 Publisher: [not found in the 2002 ASCAP ACE
                      repertoire database, but is probably
                      Chappell & Co., Inc. (ASCAP)
                        c/o Warner-Chappell Music, Inc.
                        of Los Angeles, CA]

     U.S. Copyright Date:
     U.S. Renewal   Date:

     Recording:
           CD: "The Film Music of Sir Arthur Bliss" (2001)
                  performed by The BBC Philharmonic
                  conducted by Rumon Gamba
                  Chandos - #9896

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