Conductor Michail Jurowski grew up in Moscow in a circle of internationally acclaimed artists, with Shostakovich being a close family friend.
Composer Biography
Despite personal setbacks, including imprisonment for 'Jewish subversion,' Weinberg gained a reputation championed by leading Soviet musicians.
Cultural Impact
Weinberg's extensive output, including 26 symphonies and 17 string quartets, is now held in great regard as a significant continuation of the Russian symphonic tradition.
Performer Biography
Robert Oberaigner, the principal clarinettist of the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden, has performed as a soloist at prestigious international venues like the BBC Proms and the Concertgebouw Amsterdam.
Performer Biography
The Dresden Chamber Soloists are formed by musicians from the Dresden Staatskapelle and its associates, who meet annually for the Shostakovich Festival Gohrisch.
Composer Biography
Mieczysław Weinberg, a highly regarded pianist, fled Warsaw due to the Nazi invasion, settling in Moscow in 1943 where he remained for the rest of his life.
Performer Biography
Michael Schöch is proficient in both piano and organ, having won First Prize at the ARD International Music Competition in the organ category.
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