{"product_id":"4945604742108","title":"Rostislav Krimer - Vainberg: Chamber Symphony, 2, 4 - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRostislav Krimer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Poland, Weinberg defected to the Soviet Union. Although he became friends with Shostakovich, after the war he was caught up in Stalin’s “anti-Jewish campaign,” leading to his arrest and a ban on the performance of his works—a period marked by great hardship. In his later years, he devoted himself to composing symphonic works imbued with anti-war sentiments, while also revising his early works and reflecting on his turbulent youth.\nThe “Chamber Symphony No. 2” included on this album is one such late work; it is based on the “String Quartet No. 3,” which was written in 1944 but never performed in public. However, the work has been significantly altered—the second movement of the original was moved to the third movement, and a new second movement featuring distinctive musical ideas and prominent timpani was added—to the extent that it can be viewed as an entirely different work. The Chamber Symphony No. 4 was the last work Weinberg completed. The clarinet is given prominent moments throughout the piece, including a melancholic melody sung over soft string pizzicatos in the first movement and a playful melody in the second movement. The triangle used in the finale is also striking. It is a compelling work, akin to a concerto for orchestra, in which other instruments are also given ample opportunity to shine. The performing ensemble, the “East-West Chamber Orchestra,” is an ensemble formed for an international music festival directed by Yuri Bashmet. It is a group of exceptional musicians assembled from around the world.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Chamber Symphony No. 2, Op. 147 for string orchestra and timpani~I. Allegro molto\u003cbr\u003e2.Chamber Symphony No. 2, Op. 147 for string orchestra and timpani~II. Moderato\u003cbr\u003e3.Chamber Symphony No. 2, Op. 147 for string orchestra and timpani~III. Andante sostenuto\u003cbr\u003e4.Chamber Symphony No. 4, Op. 153 for string orchestra, clarinet and triangle~I. Lento -\u003cbr\u003e5.Chamber Symphony No. 4, Op. 153 for string orchestra, clarinet and triangle~II. Allegro molto - Moderato -\u003cbr\u003e6.Chamber Symphony No. 4, Op. 153 for string orchestra, clarinet and triangle~III. Adagio - Meno mosso -\u003cbr\u003e7.Chamber Symphony No. 4, Op. 153 for string orchestra, clarinet and triangle~IV. Andantino - Doppio piu lento (Adagissimo)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53374673584417,"sku":"4945604742108","price":2421.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4945604742108.jpg?v=1787632280","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4945604742108","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}