- Performer: Gandelsman, Atlas Camerata Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Me Buchmann
- Composer: Bloch Ernest
- Audio CD (July 31 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Ncl
- ASIN: B000REGIVO
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #85,295 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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a disc full of gems, Feb 20 2012
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This review is from: 4 Episodes Concertino Suite (Audio CD)
I was inclined to take a pass on this disc given my disappointment with Dalia Atlas's leaden recording of Ernest Bloch's concerto grossos (Bloch: Concerti Grossi Nos. 1 and 2 / String Quartet), however, I'm glad I didn't. The program consists of lesser known works from Bloch, displaying an aspect of this versatile composer that I didn't know existed.The program opens with "Four Episodes," a suite written in 1926 that features a beguiling melody reminiscent of the English pastoral school. The beautiful repeated tune brought another obscure, but completely charming work to mind, Herbert Howells' "The B's," dating from 1913. Perhaps Bloch had heard it, or they shared the same source material? The fourth movement or "episode" of Bloch's suite is called "Chinese," and incorporates thematic material that reflects the composer's interest in the Chinese theater. "Four Episodes" is a real gem and why it isn't widely known is a mystery.
The remainder of this disc is taken up with "Winter" and "Spring," atmospheric works dating from early in Bloch's career (1905); the enchanting Concertino for flute and viola (1948), which was commissioned by the Julliard School; and the "Suite Modale" from 1958. All of these works show an entirely different side of this versatile composer -- the influence of the French modernists, especially Poulenc, comes to mind.
It's all wonderful stuff, treasures worthy of addition to any chamber music library.
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