Zinman, David: Bloch Ernest, “Schelomo” (“Solomon”), Hebraic rhapsody for cello and orchestra (

Original title: Schelomo — Rhapsodie hébraïque.

Scoring: solo cello and large orchestra. Composition date: 1916.

Composed in Geneva in January-February 1916. Inspired by Ecclesiastes, with the cello evoking Solomon's voice, but without any sung text. Dedicated to Alexandre and Catherine Barjansky. Premiered on 3 May 1917 in New York by Hans Kindler. A continuous rhapsody with contrasting sections: Lento moderato — Andante moderato — Allegro moderato — Allegro — Andante moderato.

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	Ernest Bloch (1880–1959) “Schelomo” (“Solomon”), Hebraic rhapsody for cello and orchestra Download sheet music Original title: Schelomo — Rhapsodie hébraïque. Scoring: solo cello and large orchestra. Composition date: 1916. Composed in Geneva in January-February 1916. Inspired by Ecclesiastes,... Read more Original title: Schelomo — Rhapsodie hébraïque. Scoring: solo cello and large orchestra. Composition date: 1916. Composed in Geneva in January-February 1916. Inspired by Ecclesiastes, with the cello evoking Solomon's voice, but without any sung text. Dedicated to Alexandre and Catherine Barjansky. Premiered on 3 May 1917 in New York by Hans Kindler. A continuous rhapsody with contrasting sections: Lento moderato — Andante moderato — Allegro moderato — Allegro — Andante moderato. Close David Zinman (conductor) , Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Download Share WhatsApp Facebook X Reddit Email Copy link