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Ernest Bloch

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American composer (1880-1959)

Person · Open Library

Born
1880
Died
1959
Works
85

Top works

  • Zerknirschung [Vidui]
  • Vibui [i.e. Vidui]
  • Avodath hakodesh
  • The Spiritual and artistic odyssey of Ernest Bloch
  • Deux pièces, pour quatuor à cordes

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Sound

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Total plays
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Ernest Bloch (1880–1959) was a Swiss composer. Bloch's early works, including his opera Macbeth (1910) show the influence of both the Germanic school of Richard Strauss and the impressionism of Claude Debussy. His mature works, including his best-known pieces, often draw on Jewish liturgical and folk music. These works include Schelomo (1916) for cello and orchestra, the Israel Symphony (1916), Baal Shem for violin and piano (1923, later version for violin and orchestra) and Avodath Hakodesh (S

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Key facts

Nearest city
Agate Beach, Oregon
Nrhp reference number span no
09000049
Added to nrhp
February 9, 2009

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Encyclopedic overview

Bloch in 1917 Ernest Bloch (/blɒk/; German: [blɔx]; July 24, 1880 – July 15, 1959) was a Swiss-born American composer. Bloch was a preeminent artist in his day, and left a lasting legacy. He is recognized as one of the most significant Swiss composers in history. Several of his most notable compositions reflect his Jewish heritage. As well as producing musical scores, Bloch had an academic career that culminated in his recognition as Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley in 1952.

Biography

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