Mieczysław Weinberg's First Concerto for Flute and Strings reflects a "pessimistic trend" typical of the composer, expressing melancholy and sadness influenced by his World War II memories.
Composer Biography
Mieczysław Weinberg, born in Warsaw in 1919, began his musical education early, performing publicly as a pianist at age ten in his father's theater.
Performer Biography
The Amadeus Chamber Orchestra of Polish Radio was founded in Poznań in 1968 by Agnieszka Duczmal and became a full-time ensemble after winning the Herbert von Karajan Silver Medal in 1976.
Composer Biography
Mieczysław Weinberg was arrested for several months in 1953 due to his wife's uncle being labeled an "enemy of the people" and growing antisemitic sentiments in the USSR.
Performer Biography
Łukasz Długosz, the flutist on this album, is recognized as one of the most prominent flautists and the most awarded Polish flutist in history.
Performer Biography
Anna Duczmal-Mróz, conductor of the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra of Polish Radio, was discovered by Maestro Eiji O-ue during a student orchestra rehearsal, leading to her conducting studies with him.
Composer Biography
Mieczysław Weinberg's pianistic talent was recognized by Józef Hofmann, who offered him studies in America, but World War II prevented this plan.
