Schelomo (Solomon) - Rhapsodie hébraique for cello and orchestra
Suite for Viola and Orchestra, B.41 (Version for Cello):
I. Lento
II. Allegro ironico
III. Lento
IV. Molto vivo

Schelomo: Rhapsodie Hébraique is the most celebrated part of Ernest Bloch’s Jewish Cycle, and although originally conceived for voice, Bloch determined that only the cello could adequately embody the character of Solomon. The Suite for Viola and Piano was composed between February and May 1919, and the cello version is the work of the pianist and composer Adolph Baller and cellist Gábor Rejtő, who recorded their version in 1969. This album sees the World Premiere Recording of the cello version for orchestra, with cel- list Parry Karp, who studied with Rejtő.