The Fern & Manfred Steinfeld Program in Judaic Studies

presents

A 20th Anniversary Program"Ernest Bloch: A Musical Neshuma"

(A Musical Soul)An educational moment in music with

Maestro Lucas RichmanKnoxville Symphony Orchestra

January 23, 2014, 5PMMcClung Museum Auditorium

The lecture is free and open to the public.Reception to follow.

Music is a universal language that has been used throughout history internationally to express common themes such as culture, spirit and religion. Join Lucas Richman, Music Director of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, in an educational and musical experience as he speaks about Swiss-American composer Ernest Bloch, one of the most celebrated Jewish composers in the classical music world. Hear examples of how music is used in cultural, spiritual and creative expression, and particularly how Bloch expressed his spirituality through his musical composition, his work and his life. The orchestra will perform Music of the Spirit on February 20 & 21 at the Tennessee Theatre, including Ernest Bloch’s Sacred Service, with UT Choral Ensembles and soloist Nmon Ford, baritone. Please visit www.knoxvillesymphony.com for info on this concert and student discounts!