Bloch was 73 years old when the String Quartet No. 3 was premiered in 1953 by the Griller Quartet. It is far more 'pared-down' than his earlier works, and avoids the influence of Jewish music which he was well-known for in works such as 'Schelomo' and the 'Suite Hebraique for viola'.
The first movement is forceful; trills and stark rhythms predominate, whereas the second is more tranquil. Next there is is a strange kind of off-kilter scherzo, followed by a finale based on a 12-tone theme. This is the Schirmer edition and contains the Score and Parts.
The first movement is forceful; trills and stark rhythms predominate, whereas the second is more tranquil. Next there is is a strange kind of off-kilter scherzo, followed by a finale based on a 12-tone theme. This is the Schirmer edition and contains the Score and Parts.
String Quartet No.3
| Arrangement | String Quartet |
| Genres | Post-1900 |
| Format | Instrumental Work |
| Level | 4 |
| NumberOfPages | 145 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | G. Schirmer |
| Contributors | Bloch, Ernest (Composer) |
| Language | English |
| UPC | 073999343182 |