Bloch Nigun B. 47 for Violin and String Orchestra

Bloch: Nigun (Improvisation), B. 47 for Violin and String Orchestra

Immerse yourself in the profound spiritual and emotional landscape of Ernest Bloch's captivating Nigun (Improvisation), B. 47, now exquisitely arranged for solo violin and string orchestra. This deeply moving and intensely expressive work, a vibrant jewel from his Baal Shem: Three Pictures of Chassidic Life, finds an even richer voice in the violin's commanding sonorities, beautifully supported by the lush harmonies of a string ensemble.

Ernest Bloch (1880-1959), a Swiss-American composer of immense originality, poured his heritage into works that resonate with universal human experience. His "Nigun," originally composed for violin and piano, captures the fervent, improvisatory character of a traditional Chassidic melody, brimming with passion and deep contemplation. This arrangement by Paul Wood meticulously expands the original piano accompaniment to a full string orchestra, enriching the harmonic textures and providing a warm, sympathetic backdrop that enhances the solo violin's commanding presence. The result is a truly compelling concert piece, ideal for thoughtful performances and a wonderful addition to any orchestra's repertoire.

Key Features:

• Instrumentation: Violin Solo & String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass)
• Original Instrumentation: Violin & Piano (from Baal Shem: Three Pictures of Chassidic Life)
• Difficulty: Advanced Violin Solo, Intermediate-Advanced String Orchestra
• Arranger: Paul Wood
• Fidelity: This arrangement remains true to Bloch's original melodic and harmonic intent, carefully adapted to showcase the violin with a sympathetic string orchestra accompaniment.
• Contents: PDF File of full Score and all individual instrumental parts provided.

Bloch's Nigun, B. 47 is renowned for its sweeping lyrical lines, its rich harmonies, and its profound emotional and cultural depth. This arrangement brings those qualities to the forefront, offering a truly rewarding experience for the advanced violin soloist and providing a substantial, expressive piece for intermediate-advanced string orchestras.

Elevate your repertoire with this exciting and beautifully orchestrated version of a 20th-century masterpiece.

Perfect for: Concert programmes, advanced student recitals, cultural events, and orchestras seeking an engaging, deeply expressive, and historically significant work for violin.