An evening celebrating the life and body of works of the composer Mieczysław Weinberg. This event blends a captivating recital with an insightful lecture, exploring Weinberg’s musical legacy and the historical context that shaped his compositions.
Thursday, February 20, 2025, 7:30 PM
The Kosciuszko Foundation: 15 E 65th Street, New York, NY 10065
The event will feature renowned performers and speakers:
• Kristina Reiko Cooper, cello
• Noreen Cassidy-Polera, piano
• Grzegorz Mania, piano
• Andrzej Ciepliński, clarinet (KF scholar 2024/2025)
• Bret Werb, musicologist at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum
PROGRAM – Mieczysław Weinberg:
• Sonatina for Piano, Op. 49
• Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 28
• Fantasy for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 52 – arr. for cello and piano
This special event serves as a preview of the forthcoming concert “Music of Survival: Works by Weinberg, Korngold, and Rovner,” to be held on February 24th at the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
A reception will follow the presentation. Space is limited. Registration is required. In place of admission, a donation to the Kosciuszko Foundation is appreciated.
