Robert Schumann's Cello Concerto is notable for its structural unity, with the three movements skilfully linked together.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ernest Bloch, the composer of Schelomo, believed art should be 'the outlet of the mystical, emotional need of the human spirit,' created by instinct and intuition.
Notable Performances
The premiere of Ernest Bloch's Schelomo took place in May 1916 in Carnegie Hall, New York, with Hans Kindler as the soloist.
Composition History
Ernest Bloch's Schelomo, a Hebrew Rhapsody, was originally conceived for voice and orchestra but was adapted for cello and orchestra after Bloch met Russian cellist Barjansky.
Recording & Production
This recording was made on November 11-12, 1976, at Salle Wagram in Paris, and was originally released as HMV ASD 3334 in 1977.
Composer Biography
Robert Schumann, the composer of the Cello Concerto, began composing the work on October 10, 1850, and finished it in just two weeks.
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