Conductor(s): Coleman, David Robert
Label: Naxos
Genre: Chamber Music; Concerto; Orchestral
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: 8.573931
Barcode: 747313393176
Release Date: 10/2019

WEINBERG, M.: Flute Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 / 12 Miniatures / 5 Pieces for Flute and Piano (C. Stein, Szczecin Philharmonic, Blumina, Coleman)

Mieczysław Weinberg’s works for flute were mainly conceived for the renowned soloist Alexander Korneyev. The earliest of these is the 12 Pieces from 1947, a playful series of character studies that touch on a variety of moods. Also from 1947, the recently rediscovered 5 Pieces draws on Debussy and the early string quartet Capriccio, Op. 11 for its ironic good humour. The First Flute Concerto has a genial air with klezmer influences, while the Second Flute Concerto, among Weinberg’s last works, is often introspective and valedictory in mood. This is the first complete recording of Weinberg’s entire output for accompanied flute.

Tracklist

Weinberg, Mieczysław
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
1 I. Allegro molto 05:21
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
2 II. Largo - 04:07
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
3 III. Allegro commodo 05:29
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
4 I. Allegro 08:42
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
5 II. Largo 04:15
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
6 III. Allegretto 06:50
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
7 No. 1. Improvisation 01:37
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
8 No. 2. Arietta 01:18
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
9 No. 3. Burleske 01:10
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
10 No. 4. Capriccio 00:41
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
11 No. 5. Nocturne 01:37
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
12 No. 6. Waltz 00:59
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
13 No. 7. Ode 01:34
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
14 No. 8. Duet 01:34
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
15 No. 9. Barcarolle 01:46
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
16 No. 10. Etude 00:49
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
17 No. 11. Intermezzo 01:48
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
18 No. 12. Pastorale 02:02
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Coleman, David Robert (Conductor)
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Blumina, Elisaveta (piano)
19 No. 1. Landschaft: Adagio 03:02
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Blumina, Elisaveta (piano)
20 No. 2. Erster Tanz: Allegretto 01:37
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Blumina, Elisaveta (piano)
21 No. 3. Zweiter Tanz: Allegretto con grazia e rubato 06:12
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Blumina, Elisaveta (piano)
22 No. 4. Melodie: Larghetto 03:01
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Blumina, Elisaveta (piano)
23 No. 5. Dritter Tanz: Presto 01:58
Stein, Claudia (flute)
Blumina, Elisaveta (piano)

Total Playing Time: 01:07:29