Ernest Bloch : Suite Modale for flute and string orchestra B. 95 (1957)

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I'm assuming (and I'm probably wrong) the "modes" Bloch has used here are largely Gregorian ones, although the Allegro has a certain folkish quality. Whatever the case, the music is rather lovely and is performed beautifully by Alexa Still and the strings.

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Max, I once read that of his contemporaries, Bloch admired Vaughn Williams, both of whom loved folk music. Whatever the mode I can hear a little touch of VW here.

[@steveegallo3384]

@maxmerry8470 -- .....and dedicated to Elaine Shaffer who died from cancer at 47. "Her home in Gstaad, was near the ski slopes where she liked to keep fit. Playing the flute required the lung power and physical strength of an athlete in training......"

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