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"Conversations With Chagall" contains
original solo piano music written and performed by Seth Weinstein and
based on the artwork of Marc Chagall. |
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The 62-minute CD contains the following tracks:
| Track |
Preview |
Title |
Timing |
Description |
| 1 |
Listen |
CONVERSATIONS |
11:34 |
A musical meeting between Marc Chagall and Elvis Presley. The piece is a
synthesis of Russian-style classical themes, Jewish klezmer music,
romantic ballads, rock, blues, and gospel. |
| THE CHAGALL SUITE - an eight-movement suite inspired by
eight different themes of Chagallian artwork |
| 2 |
Listen |
I. Vitebsk |
7:44 |
A day in the life of Chagall's provincial Belarusian hometown, with
themes suggesting the sunrise, prayer, work, school, and Chagall's
ubiquitous "fiddler on the roof." |
| 3 |
Listen |
II. The Bible |
7:22 |
A trip through the Creation, winding up slowly and becoming more active until God rests from His work at the end. |
| 4 |
Listen |
III. The Circus |
4:12 |
In a quick 7/8 meter, with episodes suggesting clumsy animals, graceful dancers, swift acrobats, and snake charmers. |
| 5 |
Listen |
IV. Lovers and Flowers |
7:04 |
Begins with an expanding chord, like the blossoming of a flower, which supports a tranquil melody and eventually gives way to a lovers' waltz. |
| 6 |
Listen |
V. The Prince of Peace, Jesus, and the Prophet of Peace, Isaiah |
7:01 |
Dominated by a placid, consonant barcarolle, which quickens and intensifies, supporting a bright melody. |
| 7 |
Listen |
VI. Paris |
4:21 |
Anchored by a grand fanfare, which is repeated at intervals and interspersed with interludes suggesting stately architecture, amorous waltzers, and the city's frenetic pace. |
| 8 |
Listen |
VII. Nature |
6:13 |
Nature is based on symmetry; the movement's chord structure and melodies evoke symmetry and geometry. |
| 9 |
Listen |
VIII. Angels |
6:40 |
Suggests some of the harmonic progressions of the earlier movements, and it becomes bright and bold before returning to the "sunrise" theme of the first movement. |
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All material composed and performed by Seth Weinstein
Conceived, supervised, and produced by Vivian R. Jacobson
Recording produced by Marc Lewis
Public relations and promotion by Joshua
Weinstein
Recorded by Sean Swinney, New York City, on May 15 and 17, 2008
Edited, mixed, and mastered by Chip M. Fabrizi, PPI
Recording, New York City
Graphic design by Alison DeBenedictis and Kim Gilley
Cover drawing by Marc Chagall
Photo by David Nicoll
All tracks (C) and (P) 2005-2008 Seth Weinstein. All rights reserved.
| 21 August 2005 |
Memphis, Tennessee |
Dixon Gallery and Gardens |
| 17-18 February 2007 |
Southern Pines, North Carolina |
Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities |
| 22 June 2008 |
New York City |
Googie's Lounge |
| 18 September 2008 |
Osnabrück, Germany |
Lutherhaus |
| 23 September 2008 |
Mainz, Germany |
Erbacher Hof |
| 26 September 2008 |
Siegburg (Bonn), Germany |
Siegburger Stadtmuseum |
| 25 October 2008 |
Appleton, Wisconsin |
Appleton Art Center |
| 30 October 2008 |
New York City |
Museum of Biblical Art |
| 8 November 2009 |
Newport Beach, California |
Temple Bat Yahm |
| 28 March 2010 |
Pocantico Hills, New York |
Union Church of Pocantico Hills |
| 25 September 2010 |
Nice, France |
Mus�e national Marc Chagall |
| 10 March 2013 |
Newton, Massachusetts |
Temple Emanuel |
| 19 November 2017 |
Annapolis, Maryland |
Congregation Kneseth Israel |
| 29 September 2008 |
Koelnische Rundschau |
"Ein Weltstar ganz ohne Alluren" ("A
world star without affectations")
Peter Lorber's review of Siegburg, Germany, performance of "The
Chagall Suite," "Conversations," Beethoven's
"Waldstein" sonata, and Mozart's sonata K. 576 |
Full
review (in German)
English
translation |
| 22 February 2007 |
The Pilot (Southern Pines, North Carolina) |
"Jacobsons' Commissioned 'Suite' a Joy"
Review of the premiere of "The Chagall Suite" by Joseph Aceves
"Next time, I'd pay money to hear your music." |
Full
review |
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