Ernest Bloch’s Music for Cello and Piano is a powerful collection of five expressive works, including the complete From Jewish Life, Méditation Hébraïque and Nigun (Improvisation). Edited by Hans Kindler and published by Carl Fischer, this edition offers rewarding repertoire for cellists developing tonal depth, expressive phrasing, and mature musicianship.
Deeply expressive and unmistakably personal, Ernest Bloch’s Music for Cello and Piano gathers five of his most compelling works for the instrument into one practical collection. Published by Carl Fischer Music and edited by Hans Kindler, the volume includes all three movements of From Jewish Life—Prayer, Supplication, and Jewish Song—together with Méditation Hébraïque and Nigun (Improvisation) from Baal Shem: Three Pictures of Chassidic Life. Bloch’s rich melodic language and intense emotional character make these pieces especially rewarding for cellists seeking repertoire that develops expressive depth, tonal colour, and mature interpretation. The Carl Fischer edition is catalogue O5482, ISBN 9780825841088.
Contents:
Prayer – from From Jewish Life, No. 1
Supplication – from From Jewish Life, No. 2
Jewish Song – from From Jewish Life, No. 3
Méditation Hébraïque
Nigun (Improvisation) – from Baal Shem: Three Pictures of Chassidic Life
Key Features:
Music by Ernest Bloch
For cello and piano
Published by Carl Fischer Music
Edited by Hans Kindler
Five expressive works in one collection
Includes the complete From Jewish Life
Includes Méditation Hébraïque and Nigun
Carl Fischer catalogue No. O5482
ISBN 9780825841088
Musical Benefits:
Develops rich, expressive cello tone
Refines lyrical phrasing and bow control
Encourages mature emotional and stylistic interpretation
Strengthens musical communication between cello and piano
Ernest Bloch’s Jewish Song is the expressive third piece from From Jewish Life, written for cello and piano. Published individually by Carl Fischer, this evocative work offers cellists excellent opportunities to develop tonal depth, lyrical phrasing, and expressive interpretation. It is also listed as AMEB Cello Grade 7 List C repertoire.
Key Features:
•For cello and piano
•No. 3 from Jewish Life
•Composed by Ernest Bloch
•Published by Carl Fischer
•Catalogue No. B1971
•AMEB Cello Grade 7 List C
•Ideal for examinations, study, and recital performance
Ernest Bloch’s Prayer is the deeply expressive first piece from From Jewish Life for cello and piano. Published by Carl Fischer with the cello part edited by Hans Kindler, this lyrical work highlights the cello’s rich sonority. It provides excellent repertoire for developing sustained tone, phrasing, and expressive interpretation.
Ernest Bloch’s Supplication is the passionate second piece from his From Jewish Life cycle for cello and piano. Edited by Hans Kindler and published by Carl Fischer, this expressive work combines lyrical intensity with dramatic contrasts, making it rewarding repertoire for developing tone, phrasing, and mature musical interpretation.
