While Weinberg was establishing his reputation in Moscow with serious music, he also composed twenty-three charming miniatures to meet the demand for children's music in the Soviet Union. These were criticized for being too sophisticated, but like the 21 Easy Pieces may be intended for audiences of all ages. Allison Brewster Franzetti renders them beautifully.

Tracklist:

Children's Notebook, Book 1, Op. 16: I. Larghetto
Children's Notebook, Book 1, Op. 16: II. Allegro
Children's Notebook, Book 1, Op. 16: III. Moderato Maestoso
Children's Notebook, Book 1, Op. 16: IV. Tempo Di Valse
Children's Notebook, Book 1, Op. 16: V. Allegretto
Children's Notebook, Book 1, Op. 16: VI. Presto
Children's Notebook, Book 1, Op. 16: VII. Andante Tranquillo
Children's Notebook, Book 1, Op. 16: VIII. Larghetto
Children's Notebook, Book 2, Op. 19: I. Largo
Children's Notebook, Book 2, Op. 19: II. Allegretto
Children's Notebook, Book 2, Op. 19: III. Moderato
Children's Notebook, Book 2, Op. 19: IV. Lento
Children's Notebook, Book 2, Op. 19: V. Allegro
Children's Notebook, Book 2, Op. 19: VI. Andantino
Children's Notebook, Book 2, Op. 19: VII. Marziale Lugubre
Children's Notebook, Book 2, Op. 19: VIII. Andante
Children's Notebook, Book 3, Op. 23: I. Allegro Marcato
Children's Notebook, Book 3, Op. 23: II. Allegro Commodo
Children's Notebook, Book 3, Op. 23: III. Moderato
Children's Notebook, Book 3, Op. 23: IV. Prestissmo
Children's Notebook, Book 3, Op. 23: V. Allegretto Quasi Andantino
Children's Notebook, Book 3, Op. 23: VI. Lento Funebre
Children's Notebook, Book 3, Op. 23: VII. Andantino Semplice
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 1. Merry March
No. 2. The Nightingale
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 3. The Skipping Rope
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 4. Baba-Yaga
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 5. Playmates
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 6. The Sick Doll
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 7. A Tin Soldier
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 8. A Grandmother's Fairy Tale
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 9. The Shepherd Boy
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 10. Hide And Seek
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 11. Old Man Frost
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 12. Melancholy Waltz
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 13. The Goldfish
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 14. Petrushka's Lament
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 15. Game Of Tag
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 16. The Little Ball
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 17. Lullaby For A Doll
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 18. Bear Cubs
No. 19. Little Rabbits
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 20. The Gray Wolf
21 Easy Pieces, Op. 34: No. 21. Good Night
Can-Can

UPC: 747313961023
Label: Grand Piano
Release Date: 10.30.12
Format: CD

Allison Brewster Franzetti - Complete Piano Works 3 (CD)