Ernest Bloch

Synopsis

Swiss-born composer and teacher

• 1880 born in Geneva, Switzerland
• Brussels, studied music at the conservatory
• Resided in Frankfurt and Paris
• 1903 moved to Geneva
• 1916 moved to the United States
• 1920-1925 taught at Cleveland Institute of Music
• 1925-1930 director of San Francisco Conservatory
• 1941 moved to Agate Beach, Oregon
• 1959 died in Portland

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List of Organ Works

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Six Preludes	1949
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Background and General Perspectives on Performing Bloch Organ Works

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Registration and Organs

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Fingering and Pedaling

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6 Preludes for Organ: Prelude No. 1, performed by Barbara Harbach

6 Preludes for Organ: Prelude No. 2, performed by Barbara Harbach

6 Preludes for Organ: Prelude No. 3, performed by Barbara Harbach

6 Preludes for Organ: Prelude No. 4, performed by Barbara Harbach

6 Preludes for Organ: Prelude No. 5, performed by Barbara Harbach

6 Preludes for Organ: Prelude No. 6, performed by Barbara Harbach

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Notes

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