Description
Ernest Bloch - Sacred Service, Schelomo, Supplication, Jewish Song - Zara Nelsova (cello) and London Philharmonic Orchestra / Pearl Audio CD / GEM 0164
UPC 727031016427
Ernest Bloch (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 greatest Swiss composers in history. 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.
| Label: | Pearl – GEM 0164 |
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| Format: |
CD, Album, Compilation
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| Country: | UK |
| Genre: | Classical |
| Style: | Modern, Choral |
Tracklist:
| Sacred Service (Avodath Hakodesh) | (44:20) | ||
| 1 | Part 1 : Meditation, Mah Togu | 10:42 | |
| 2 | Part 2 : Kedushah (Sanctification) | 5:11 | |
| 3 | Part 3 : Silent Devotion (and Response), Taking the Scroll from the Ark (Interlude) | 7:40 | |
| 4 | Part 4 : Returning the Scroll to the Ark | 6:26 | |
| 5 | Part 5 : Va'anachnu (Adoration), Benediction | 14:17 | |
| 6 | Schelomo Hebraic Rhapsody For Cello And Orchestra | 19:52 | |
| 7 | Supplication From Jewish Life | 2:33 | |
| 8 | Jewish Song From Jewish Life | 2:18 |
- Bass-Baritone Vocals – Marko Rothmuller (tracks: 1 to 5)
- Cello – Zara Nelsova (tracks: 6 to 8)
- Choir – London Philharmonic Choir (tracks: 1 to 5)
- Composed By – Ernest Bloch
- Conductor – Ernest Bloch (tracks: 1 to 6)
- Contralto Vocals – Doris Cowan (tracks: 1 to 5)
- Liner Notes – Harris Goldsmith
- Orchestra – London Philharmonic Orchestra (tracks: 1 to 6)
- Piano – Ernest Bloch (tracks: 7, 8)
- Producer, Transferred By – Roger Beardsley
- Soprano Vocals – Dorothy Bond (tracks: 1 to 5)
