Polish composer Mieczysław Weinberg (1919–1996) was a titan of Soviet classical music, composing across all genres with a gift for lyricism and structural invention. Elisaveta Blumina and the Chamber Orchestra of Georgia give this performance full measure. The Piano Quintet Op. 18 is a major work from the 1940s, when Weinberg was developing his mature voice—a piece that balances Romantic impulse with modernist sophistication, alternating between intimate chamber music and full orchestral swell. The Children's Notebook offers a contrasting window into his compositional mind: shorter, more playful pieces that remain harmonically adventurous. Together they reveal Weinberg's range—from grandeur to tender introspection. This recording captures both works with clarity and warmth. Essential for anyone following Weinberg's legacy or exploring Soviet-era composition beyond Shostakovich.