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Ernest Bloch
Swiss-born American composer (1880–1959)
This article is about the composer. For the philosopher, see Ernst Bloch (philosopher).
Ernest Bloch (; German:[blɔx]; July 24, 1880 – July 15, 1959) was a Swiss-born American composer.[1] Bloch was a preeminent artist in his day, and left a lasting legacy.
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He is recognized as one of the greatest Swiss composers in history.[2] Several of his most notable compositions reflect his Jewish heritage. As well as producing musical scores, Bloch had an academic career that culminated in his recognition as Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley in 1952.[3]
Biography
Bloch was born in Geneva on July 24, 1880, to Jewish parents.[4] He began playing the violin at age 9, and began composing soon after.
He studied music at the conservatory in Brussels, where his teachers included the celebrated Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe. He then traveled around Europe, movi