Ernest Bloch: Suite Hebraique (Samuel Zacharia, Viola)
05.06.2012: In this week's Throw Back Thursday feature, we're excited to share a Season 88 performance of Ernest Bloch's Suite Hébraïque, featuring Samuel Zacharia as the PYP soloist, with David Hattner conducting.
I. Rapsodie
II. Processional 6:45
III. Affirmation 9:09
Ernest Bloch's Suite Hébraïque, written in Oregon, draws inspiration from traditional Jewish melodies. Composed in 1951, the piece evokes rich emotional landscapes, blending lyrical beauty with moments of deep intensity, making it a powerful expression of Jewish cultural heritage.