Kristina Reiko Cooper, an internationally celebrated cellist, delivers a compelling performance of Mieczyslaw Weinberg Fantasy for Cello and Orchestra Op. 52, conducted by Constantine Orbelian with the Kaunas City Symphony. Blending her expertise with the poignant compositions of Weinberg and Erich Korngold, this project highlights the resilience of Jewish artists whose work faced persecution under Nazi and Stalinist regimes.
Kristina’s illustrious career includes collaborations with world-class orchestras like the Leipzig Gewandhaus, Berlin Konzerthaus, and the Tokyo Yomiuri Orchestra. Her upcoming Delos Records release pairs these masterworks with a powerful documentary, produced by Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images, spotlighting the enduring relevance of these composers.
Playing the rare 1743 Ex-Havemeyer Guadagnini cello, Kristina uses music to champion justice and remembrance. This project also sheds light on today’s “cancelling” of Jewish and Israeli creatives. Through her artistry, she invites us to reflect on history while celebrating the transformative power of music.
