The piano used for this recording is a Fazioli 308 Concert Grand, maintained by piano technician David Skolnick from Klavierhaus, New York City.
Performer Biography
Allison Brewster Franzetti, the pianist on this album, is a GRAMMY® Nominee for Best Instrumental Soloist without Orchestra and a Latin GRAMMY® Award Nominee.
Historical Context
In the former Soviet Union, there was a constant demand for children's music, with large print-runs often handled by Muzfond, an organization that supported Composers' Union members.
Critical Reception
An official review in the Composers' Union journal, Sovetskaya muzïka, criticized Weinberg's Children's Notebooks for being too sophisticated for their intended audience.
Composition History
Mieczysław Weinberg, the composer, moved to Moscow in October 1943 and quickly established his reputation through string quartets and chamber music.
Composer Biography
Weinberg maintained an enduring friendship with Dmitri Shostakovich, who was also composing a set of piano pieces for children around the same time.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in June 2010 at Enlow Hall, Kean University, in Hillside, New Jersey, USA.
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