Ernest Bloch, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ernest Bloch

American composer

Date of Birth: 24-Jul-1880

Place of Birth: Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Date of Death: 15-Jul-1959

Profession: photographer, composer, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States, Switzerland

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Ernest Bloch (July 24, 1880 – July 15, 1959) was a Swiss-born American composer.
Bloch was a preeminent artist in his day, and left a lasting legacy.
He is recognized as one of the greatest Swiss composers in history.
As well as producing musical scores, Bloch had an academic career that culminated in his recognition as Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley in 1952.