Weinberg’s Chamber Symphony No. 2 performed by the East-West Chamber Orchestra (excerpt)

Symphonic thinking dominated Mieczysław Weinberg’s final decade, and these chamber symphonies are part of an interrelated sequence that reworks and cites earlier pieces. The Second Chamber Symphony draws on a string quartet from 1944, reflecting the sombre and fatalistic tone of the period. The Fourth Chamber Symphony was Weinberg’s last completed work, and uses a haunting chorale melody that he once referred to as a constant presence throughout his creativity. Weinberg’s First and Third Chamber Symphonies () ‘blossom in vividly colourful performances’ (Pizzicato). Previous release: WEINBERG, M.: Chamber Symphonies Nos. 1 and 3 Buy / Stream: Watch more music videos from Naxos: Watch The East-West Chamber Orchestra presents Mieczysław Weinberg’s Chamber Symphonies Nos. 2 and 4: *** Listen to Naxos playlists: Spotify: Apple Music: Follow us: