Henle Verlag Bruch Max - Kol Nidrei Op.47 - Violoncelle & Piano
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Summary of This Score
Max Bruch's "Kol Nidrei" op. 47 is among the essential pages of the cello repertoire, alongside the composer's famous Violin Concerto No. 1. Subtitled "Adagio on Hebrew Melodies," this piece, written in 1880 for cellist Robert Hausmann, unfolds a deeply lyrical and meditative atmosphere, ideal for working on tone, legato, and expressiveness.
Bruch draws on two ancient Jewish chants whose beauty left a lasting impression on him. The tenor register of the cello becomes a true equivalent of the human voice, evoking the line of a cantor: an exemplary piece for learning to "sing on the instrument," mastering bow continuity, and constructing long phrases naturally. The piano reduction allows for effective rehearsing while maintaining harmonic clarity and the musical balance of the work.
This Urtext edition, edited by Annette Oppermann, is based on the first edition of 1881 and is accompanied by thorough source research, including letters and documents from the Max Bruch Archives. The indications intended for the solo part have been entrusted to Christian Poltéra, providing relevant musical input without imposing a single interpretation, thanks to the option of using the part with or without fingerings.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Max Bruch | Instrumentation | cello and orchestra (piano reduction included) |
| Arranger | Johannes Umbreit (piano reduction) | Genre | classical score |
| Edition | Annette Oppermann | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the piano reduction included with Kol Nidrei op. 47?
The piano reduction by Johannes Umbreit is included, for a work originally composed for cello and orchestra.
What editorial source is used for this Urtext edition?
The Urtext edition established by Annette Oppermann is based on the first edition of 1881. The source work also includes letters and documents preserved in the Max Bruch Archives.
Are cello fingerings printed in the score?
Indications for the solo part were entrusted to cellist Christian Poltéra. The part can be used with or without fingerings, depending on interpretation choices.
Is Bruch's Kol Nidrei suitable for practicing legato on the cello?
The Adagio writing, based on Hebrew melodies, emphasizes long phrases, bow continuity, and tone quality. The cello's tenor register evokes a cantor's vocal line.
For which forces did Max Bruch write Kol Nidrei op. 47?
The score is intended for solo cello with orchestral accompaniment, here provided in a piano reduction. The work was composed in 1880 for cellist Robert Hausmann.
