The three sonatas of Polish composer Mieczysław Weinberg, written in 1964, 1967 and 1979, are among the most richly creative and technically challenging 20th century works for solo violin, and their radical expressivity draws the listener in. Gidon Kremer, a key figure in the revival of interest in Weinberg’s music, ranks these pieces with the Bartók sonata for their challenges and rewards.
As he has said, “I am very pleased that the world is slowly recognizing Mieczysław Weinberg as an important composer. For me personally, the treasure trove of his compositions remains a constant source of enthusiasm and inspiration." Recorded at the Lockenhaus Chamber Music festival and at Studio Residence Palesius, Lithuania, this edition of the Weinberg violin sonatas is issued on the occasion of Kremer’s 75th birthday.
1 SONATA NO. 3 OP.126 (Mieczysław Weinberg) 22:24
MIECZYSŁAW WEINBERG - SONATA NO. 2 OP.95
2 Monody 01:28
3 Rests01:44
4 Intervals01:58
5 Replies02:17
6 Accompaniment02:41
7 Invocation03:47
8 Syncopes03:23
MIECZYSŁAW WEINBERG - SONATA NO. 1 OP.82
9 Adagio-Allegro05:29
10 Andante05:37
11 Allegretto 03:46
12 Lento 05:05
13 Presto05:42
CONCERTS
February 01 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Gstaad Festival, Kirche Saanen Saanen Switzerland
February 04 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Moscow Russian Federation
w/ Slava Polunin
February 18 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Konzerthaus Blaibach Germany
February 21 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Milan Italy
February 23 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Universita La Sapienza, Aula Magna Rome Italy
March 28 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Théâtre de la Criée Marseille France
March 30 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Pierre Boulez Saal Berlin Germany
April 01 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Thessaloniki Concert Hall Thessaloniki Greece
April 08 Gidon Kremer Gran Canaria Spain
April 18 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Riga Latvia
April 23 Gidon Kremer Konzerthaus Vienna Austria
April 24 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Konzerthaus Vienna Austria
May 14 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Ferenc Liszt Academy Budapes tHungary
May 19 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Dresden Germany
May 21 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer National Forum Of Music Wroclaw Poland
May 24 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Bodo Norway
May 27 Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer Aalborg Denmark
Gidon Kremer Violin
