Suite for Viola and Orchestra, B.41 (Bloch, Ernest)

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Publisher. Info. New York: Schirmer, 1920. Plate 29874.
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For Viola and Piano (Composer)

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Publisher. Info. New York: Schirmer, 1920. Plate 29548.
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General Information

Work Title Suite
Alternative. Title Suite for Viola and Piano or Orchestra
Composer Bloch, Ernest
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. B.41
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEB 30
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements
I. Lento — Meno lento — Animato
II. Allegro ironico
III. Lento
IV. Molto vivo
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1919 Feb.-May. (for viola and piano)

1919-1920 (orchestration - June 1919-March 1920)

First Performance. 1919 September 27 (with piano)

1920 November 5 (with orchestra)

First Publication. 1920 – New York: Schirmer
Average DurationAvg. Duration 30-35 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation Solo: viola
Orchestra: piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets (B), 2 bassoons, contrabassoon,
4 horns (F), 3 trumpets (C), 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, percussion + 2 harps, strings
External Links Ernest Bloch Legacy
Wikipedia article (French)

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According to the notes to Naxos 8.570829, entered in a competition sponsored by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, tied for first place with Rebecca Clarke's viola sonata; Coolidge broke the tie and awarded the prize to Bloch.