Schelomo: Rhapsodie Hébraïque 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 cellist Parry Karp, who studied with Rejtő.01. Schelomo, B. 39 Rhapsodie hébraïque for Cello and Orchestra02. Suite for Viola and Orchestra, B. 41 (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra by Adolph Baller and Gábor Rejitö): I. Lento03. Suite for Viola and Orchestra, B. 41 (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra by Adolph Baller and Gábor Rejitö): II. Allegro ironico04. Suite for Viola and Orchestra, B. 41 (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra by Adolph Baller and Gábor Rejitö): III. Lento05. Suite for Viola and Orchestra, B. 41 (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra by Adolph Baller and Gábor Rejitö): IV. Molto vivo13222990066/104.28.159.215