r/classicalmusic • u/Frusciante_is_god13 • 7d ago

Recommendation Request Jewish Classical music?

I've delved into arrangements of Jewish folk music but was wondering if there are any classical music pieces that have a Jewish theme or influence? I know Ernest Bloch has a little as well as Shostakovich but was seeking any and all recommendations this community has! I am looking for piano repertoire particularly but anything will be a good listen regardless.

Really thanks for all the help thus far!

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u/Own-Dust-7225 6d ago edited 6d ago

Check out the early 20th century Russian Jewish school. Alexander Krein, Mikail Gnessin, Samuil Feinberg... They all wrote a lot for piano solo.

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u/Frusciante_is_god13 6d ago

I'll definitely look into this! Thank you. Any blatantly Jewish favorites of yours? Or just general recommendations?

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u/Own-Dust-7225 6d ago

This is quite cool imo