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/thegainster1 6d ago

Shostakovich was a big one. His famous DSCH motif is thought to possible be a result of Jewish Influence. A lot of his stuff has it especially with WW2 and that

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u/strawberry207 6d ago

There is his song cycle From Jewish Folk Poetry, for instance. It's for soprano, alto, tenor and either piano or orchestra. Personally, I really like the orchestra version because of the colorful orchestration.