Presented here are twenty-three charming miniatures written to meet the strong demand for children in the Soviet Union. Although these pieces can be appreciated by children, they nevertheless are sophisticated and well worked compositions.

The 21 Easy Pieces for Piano provide an insightful harmonic microcosm of Weinberg’s style. The Can-Can is a little “jeu d’esprit“ dedicated to Olga Reznitskaya, Weinberg’s second wife.

2008 Grammy Nominee for Best Instrumental Soloist without Orchestra for 20th Century Piano Sonatas on Naxos Records, Allison Brewster Franzetti has received international acclaim from critics and audiences alike for stunning virtuosity and musicality.

“Franzetti’s playing in the Second Sonata is outstanding; layered and clearly the result of much thought. The Adagio plumbs the greatest depths of the disc…” – International Piano on Weinberg Complete Piano Works Vol.1 (GP603)