Weinberg's Sonata for Solo Cello No. 1, Op. 72, was written for Mstislav Rostropovich in 1960 and received its official première in Moscow the same year.
Compositional Technique
Weinberg's 24 Preludes for Solo Cello, Op. 100, are inspired by Bach's Well-tempered Clavier and follow a similar progression, ascending from the key of C and descending back through all twelve notes.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The 24 Preludes for Solo Cello, Op. 100, can be viewed as a series of varied, masterful musical drawings unified by a deep philosophical idea that the performer, Josef Feigelson, describes as 'The Essence of Life'.
Performer Biography
Josef Feigelson, the cellist on this album, won First Prize at the Concertino Prague International Competition in 1970 and later became a pupil of Mstislav Rostropovich at the Moscow Conservatory.
Composition History
Mieczysław Weinberg's 24 Preludes for Unaccompanied Cello, Op. 100, were specifically written for the legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich in 1969.
Recording & Production
This album features world première recordings of Mieczysław Weinberg's 24 Preludes, Op. 100, and Solo Cello Sonata No. 1, Op. 72.
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