Ernest Bloch :: America; An Epic Rhapsody in Three Parts


 

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Bloch, Ernest
1880-1959
(b Geneva, 24 July 1880; d Portland, OR, 15 July 1959). American composer of Swiss origin.
America; An Epic Rhapsody in Three Parts <1926>
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Brief unison choral passage at the end of the work, intended by the composer to be sung by the audience.
Originally published by Birchard.

Source of text: Unknown (perhaps the composer?). Language: English
I. … 1620:
The Soil
The Indians
England
The Mayflower
The Landing of the Pilgrims
II. … 1861-1865:
Hours of Joy
Hours of Sorrow
III. 1926… :
The Present
The Future



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Contents—I. ...1620: The Soil—The Indians—(England)—The Mayflower—The Landing of the Pilgrims; II. ...1861-1865: Hours of Joy—Hours of Sorrow; III. 1926... : The Present—The Future