Multimedia

"Hello Rico?" - Private Collection - Patricia Nesci

2009

Nesci performs at a University of Toronto masterclass in October 2009. "Hello Rico?" provides a musical (and often comical) depiction of teenagers' phone conversations.

"Quick March" - 15 Pieces for Harp - Phoebe Powell

2011

Harpist Phoebe Powell performs "Quick March" from Weinzweig's 15 Pieces for Harp (1983) at the Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival in 2011. The title "Quick March" indicates the tempo and style of the short piece. Powell's performance captures the desired mood and demonstrates some of the percussive effects Weinzweig liked to include in his harp writing.

"Says What?" - Private Collection - Soprano Maghan McPhee and pianist Lucas Wong

2009

McPhee and Wong perform "Says What?" from Weinzweig's Private Collection (1975) at the Montreal International Voice Competition in May 2009 (live recording). The soprano sings nonsense syllables and emphasizes the phonetic character of the sound with varied vocal declamations, including whispers.

"Why Not?" - 15 Pieces for Harp - Kelly Aminian

2010

Harpist Kelly Aminian performs "Why Not?" from Weinzweig's 15 Pieces for Harp in June 2010. The title "Why Not?" indicates the composer's humour. Aminian's performance expresses the varied moods, rhythmic subtleties, and percussive effects. Listen for the recurring theme that alternates with contrasting episodes.

15 Pieces for Harp (excerpts) - Judy Loman

2013

Performed at the Centenary Concert on March 8, 2013 in Walter Hall at the University of Toronto.

Am Yisrael Chai (Israel Lives) - John Weinzweig - University of Guelph Chamber Singers

2013

Performed at the March 8, 2013 Centenary Concert. Walter Hall, University of Toronto. Conductor: Dr. Marta McCarthy

Around the Stage... (with John Weinzweig) - John Weinzweig interview by Peter Kambasis

A presentation of Arts Toronto, in association with Bravo!FACT, supported by the Bravo! Network and the National Film Board of Canada. Weinzweig discusses Around the Stage in 25 Minutes..., plays the piano, describes his compositional approach to structure in relation to audience reception, and compares himself (a people composer) to Shostakovich (a composer of the people).

Around The Stage... (with John Weinzweig) from Peter Kambasis on Vimeo.

Conversations for Three Guitars - Victoria Guitar Trio

Bradford Werner, Adrian Verdejo, and Michael Dias (VGT) perform selections from John Weinzweig's Conversations for Three Guitars (1984): IV. Disaccord, V. Entente cordiale, VI. Parting Words.

Divertimento No. 1 (excerpt) - Robert Aitken (flute), Weinzweig Centenary Chamber Strings, Victor Feldbrill (conductor)

2013

The full Divermento No. 1 was performed at the Centenary Concert on March 8, 2013 in Walter Hall at the University of Toronto.

Divertimento No. 3 (excerpt) - Bianca Chambul (bassoon), Weinzweig Centenary Chamber Strings, Victor Feldbrill (conductor)

2013

The third movement of Divertimento No. 3 was performed at the Centenary Concert on March 8, 2013 in Walter Hall at the University of Toronto.