Jacob Weinberg

Russian composer

Jacob Weinberg (1 July 1879 – 2 November 1956) was a Russian-born American Jewish composer and pianist who composed over 135 works for piano and other instruments. He was one of the founders of the Jewish National Conservatory in Jerusalem before immigrating to the U.S. where he became "an influential voice in the promotion of American Jewish music" from the 1940s until his death.

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Works

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  • Canzonetta
  • Four Hebrew Melodies in the Form of a Suite: II. Canzonetta
  • Four Hebrew Melodies in the Form of a Suite: IV. Children's Round (The Maypole)
  • Piano Concerto No. 2
  • Piano Trio on Hebrew Themes, op. 28
  • Piano Trio on Hebrew Themes, op. 28: I. Elegia. Adagio con lament
  • Piano Trio on Hebrew Themes, op. 28: II. Scherzo. Presto
  • Piano Trio on Hebrew Themes, op. 28: III. Tema con variazioni
  • Quintet, op. 40
  • Quintet, op. 40: I. Allegro risoluto
  • Quintet, op. 40: II. Recitativo - Andante mesto
  • Quintet, op. 40: III. Finale. Allegro molto
  • Shabbat ba'aretz
  • String Quartet, Op. 55
  • The Maypole