Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of chamber music with Leó Weiner's "Serenade & Five Divertimentos." This captivating album, released on October 1, 2017, under the prestigious Chandos label, offers a rich and diverse collection of Weiner's compositions, spanning a total of 1 hour and 23 minutes.
The album opens with the Serenade in F Minor, Op. 3, a four-movement work that showcases Weiner's mastery of musical form and expression. Each movement, from the Allegretto to the Presto, reveals a different facet of his compositional genius.
Following the Serenade, the album delves into Weiner's "Old Hungarian Dances" and other folk-inspired works, presented as a series of Divertimentos. These pieces, ranging from the lively "Jó Alapos Csárdás" to the introspective "Ballada," offer a vivid exploration of Hungarian musical traditions and Weiner's unique interpretive style.
Throughout the album, Weiner's ability to blend classical structure with folk melodies shines through, creating a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Whether you're a seasoned chamber music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a delightful and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
Serenade in F Minor, Op. 3: I. Allegretto, quasi andantinoLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Serenade in F Minor, Op. 3: II. Lebhaft, sehr rhythmischLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Serenade in F Minor, Op. 3: III. Rubato - AndantinoLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Serenade in F Minor, Op. 3: IV. Allegro molto - PrestoLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 1 in D Major, Op. 20, "Old Hungarian Dances": I. Jó Alapos CsárdásLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 1 in D Major, Op. 20, "Old Hungarian Dances": II. RókatáncLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 1 in D Major, Op. 20, "Old Hungarian Dances": III. Marosszéki KeringösLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 1 in D Major, Op. 20, "Old Hungarian Dances": IV. VerbunkosLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 1 in D Major, Op. 20, "Old Hungarian Dances": V. CsürdöngöLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 24, "Hungarian Folk Melodies": I. LakodalmasLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 24, "Hungarian Folk Melodies": II. TréfálkozásLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 24, "Hungarian Folk Melodies": III. Panaszos EnekLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 24, "Hungarian Folk Melodies": IV. Kanász-NótaLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 3 in A Major, Op. 25, "Hungarian Impressions": I. Duda-NótaLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 3 in A Major, Op. 25, "Hungarian Impressions": II. KesergöLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 3 in A Major, Op. 25, "Hungarian Impressions": III. Juhász-TréfaLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 3 in A Major, Op. 25, "Hungarian Impressions": IV. BalladaLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 3 in A Major, Op. 25, "Hungarian Impressions": V. Maskara-NótaLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 4 in G Major, Op. 38: I. Régi CsárdásLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 4 in G Major, Op. 38: II. Marosszéki ForgatósLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 4 in G Major, Op. 38: III. Búsuló JuhászLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 4 in G Major, Op. 38: IV. Gábor Ignác NótájaLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 4 in G Major, Op. 38: V. VáltozatokLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 5, Op. 39: I. Peregi verbunkLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 5, Op. 39: II. TréfálkozásLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 5, Op. 39: III. BetrárdalLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 5, Op. 39: IV. Szerelmes nótaLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Divertimento No. 5, Op. 39: V. Nógrádi dudásLeó Weiner, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
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