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Ernest Bloch (July 24, 1880 – July 15, 1959) was a Swiss-born American composer. [1] . Bloch was a preeminent artist in his day, and left a lasting legacy. He is recognized as one of the greatest Swiss composers in history. [2] .
Ernest Bloch (born July 24, 1880, Geneva, Switzerland—died July 15, 1959, Portland, Oregon, U.S.) was a composer whose music reflects Jewish cultural and liturgical themes as well as European post-Romantic traditions. His students included Roger Sessions and Randall Thompson.
Ernest Bloch was one of the most original composers of the 20th century. His music was regularly performed during his lifetime, part icularly in the USA, the UK and Italy. He was so admired in his heyday that many considered him the fourth ‘B’ after Bach, Beethoven and Brahms.
Ernest Bloch: Composer in Nature’s University. ‘Ernest Bloch has always seemed to me to be one of the Seven Wonders. Like Hercules, a world of ecstasy, of pain rested on his shoulders.
Learn about the life and works of Ernest Bloch, a Swiss-born American composer who was admired for his originality and versatility. Explore his influences, his students, his performances in the UK and his legacy.
Discover the musical legacy of Ernest Bloch, a Swiss-American composer who blended Jewish and Western traditions in his works.
Learn about the life and works of Ernest Bloch, a Swiss-born American composer who explored Jewish themes and influences in his music. Discover his major compositions, such as Schelomo, Avodath Hakodesh, and America, and his legacy as a teacher and conductor.
