Mieczysław Weinberg (1919-1996)

[Mirror Image]

That work rings a bell John - I'm sure that I have some extracts in my collection somewhere, possibly kindly sent to me by André some while back 

Yeah, I just love those screechy Weinberg Soviet recordings on Olympia. But IIRC, this recording of The Golden Key actually sounded quite good (I believe it was an 80s or early 90s recording).

[André]

That work rings a bell John - I'm sure that I have some extracts in my collection somewhere, possibly kindly sent to me by André some while back 

[Karl Henning]

Unfortunately I don't own that CPO disc (but I have many other such as one containing Violin Concertino Op. 42 and Symphony No. 10). However, I have the Op. 43 Cello Concerto on a Chandos SACD with Symphony No. 20. 

I'm sorry I don't post much anymore. It is because I don't feel welcome. Moderators check my posts and it can delay them appearing for others by up to a day! So I spend most of my time elsewhere where I feel more welcome.

Good to hear from you, Poju.

[vandermolen]

Good to hear from you, Poju.

+1

[Mirror Image]

Unfortunately I don't own that CPO disc (but I have many other such as one containing Violin Concertino Op. 42 and Symphony No. 10). However, I have the Op. 43 Cello Concerto on a Chandos SACD with Symphony No. 20. 

I'm sorry I don't post much anymore. It is because I don't feel welcome. Moderators check my posts and it can delay them appearing for others by up to a day! So I spend most of my time elsewhere where I feel more welcome.

Where've you been hiding, Poju?!?!?

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Good to hear from you, Poju.

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Thanks you both! 

Where've you been hiding, Poju?!?!?

As I said, "elsewhere." However, I have made a few posts here. Also, I am totally done with US politics and now that TYT has been exposed as frauds I feel ashamed for having taken them seriously. Yet another failure in my life... 

Anyway there is Weinbergs music to enjoys...  0:)

[relm1]

I really enjoyed this disc and highly recommend it!  Excellent performance, great recorded sound and very finely crafted music.


https://www.naxos.com/catalogue/item.asp?item_code=8.572752

[Karl Henning]

I really enjoyed this disc and highly recommend it!  Excellent performance, great recorded sound and very finely crafted music.


https://www.naxos.com/catalogue/item.asp?item_code=8.572752

I like that 'un, too!

[relm1]

I heard Weinberg's Symphony No. 22 for the first time just now and was blown away by it.  Very moving and defiant tone with a solemn and powerful conclusion, yet the final seconds felt chamber.  Really wonderful work.

[Karl Henning]

I heard Weinberg's Symphony No. 22 for the first time just now and was blown away by it.  Very moving and defiant tone with a solemn and powerful conclusion, yet the final seconds felt chamber.  Really wonderful work.

Terrific!

[foxandpeng]

A study of the quartets:

https://www.academia.edu/28121947/The_String_Quartets_of_Mieczysław_Weinberg_A_Critical_Study?email_work_card=abstract-read-more

Thanks for this, Andre. It always helps me to do some research before launching into something new. I don't really know Weinberg at all, beyond an occasional foray into the symphonies and prodding the SQs. As one of the bigger projects I intend for the coming year, I hope to get to know these well.

Edit: typo correction

[Roy Bland]

https://www.academia.edu/33513805/DISCOVERING_THE_FLUTE_MUSIC_OF_MIECZYS%C5%81AW_WEINBERG?email_work_card=view-paper

[Karl Henning]

https://www.academia.edu/33513805/DISCOVERING_THE_FLUTE_MUSIC_OF_MIECZYS%C5%81AW_WEINBERG?email_work_card=view-paper

Superb album!

[Mirror Image]

Superb album!

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[staxomega]

Seems like Weinberg has taken off in popularity in the last 10 years or so. This entire disc is fabulous, but felt I should bump the Weinberg thread as the Shostakovich thread has enough activity  And to be fair maybe the performance of the Weinberg Piano Trio is the best I've heard among three or four others.

[Roy Bland]

He was conductor in one of best chandos record

[Skogwald]

Here's a composer I have discovered from browsing this forum. The fifth symphony is indeed amazing as are the piano quintet and the cello concerto. I'm looking forward to hearing more of the symphonies next!

Regarding the comparisons with Shostakovich, I feel like Weinberg uses similar sounds but his music is quite different emotionally. Shostakovich is more obviously sad, sardonic, triumphant etc. whereas Weinberg's music operates most of the time in a more ambiguous and grey mood - which doesn't mean it's any less beautiful or powerful.

[vandermolen]

Here's a composer I have discovered from browsing this forum. The fifth symphony is indeed amazing as are the piano quintet and the cello concerto. I'm looking forward to hearing more of the symphonies next!

Regarding the comparisons with Shostakovich, I feel like Weinberg uses similar sounds but his music is quite different emotionally. Shostakovich is more obviously sad, sardonic, triumphant etc. whereas Weinberg's music operates most of the time in a more ambiguous and grey mood - which doesn't mean it's any less beautiful or powerful.

A very interesting point and very true I think. You have chosen three of his greatest works there! The choral Symphony No.6 (orchestra with children's voices) is very moving, especially in view of Weinberg's personal history.

[relm1]

What say you of this disc?  I thought it was amazing but curious what others think.   It was my intro to both works.

[vandermolen]

What say you of this disc?  I thought it was amazing but curious what others think.   It was my intro to both works.

Never seen it before. Looks interesting.