Fuga has eccentric theme which is composed of combination of triplet and eighth notes, and it is somewhat comical music which seems scherzo style. Furthermore, there is the version in which full orchestra is suddenly added in last 14 measures. This work has very few recordings, too. The webmaster is keen that the catalogue of this work will be enriched. Bloch whose age was near 80 got cancer, his health condition became worse, and the death was in front of him.
Some composers standing in front of death show different outlook on the world than before.
For instance, Richard Strauss who had composed dramatic orchestral works and operas making full use of very large orchestra with colorful, voluptuous orchestration has left completely different compositions in most later years. Also Bloch standing in front of death composed this work. At the beginning, characteristic rhythm is played on D-tone played by contrabasses. It brings calm but unusual tension. Soon Solo flute enters.