Weinberg considered himself a pupil of Shostakovich, and Shostakovich frequently recommended Weinberg's music to others.
Historical Context
In 1939, Weinberg fled the Nazi occupation of Poland, during which his parents and sister Ester were murdered.
Performer Biography
Emil Rovner, the cellist on this recording, made his solo debut at age 10 with the Symphony Orchestra in Gorky, Russia.
Composition History
Dmitri Shostakovich, a renowned composer, invited Weinberg to Moscow after being impressed by the score of Weinberg's First Symphony.
Composer Biography
Mieczysław Weinberg, born in Warsaw, began his musical journey as a pianist and ensemble leader in the Jewish theater where his father worked.
Historical Context
In 1953, during Stalin's anti-Semitic purges, Weinberg was imprisoned due to his connection to his father-in-law, Solomon Mikhoels, a famous Jewish actor and activist.
Composer Biography
A 1940 performance of Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony was a major life-changing event for Weinberg, inspiring him deeply.
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