Credits:

Vasks, Peteris (1946-)

Description:

Vasks is a contemporary Latvian composer whose symphonies, concertos, and choral works have attracted much attention in recent years. In his early years, his style was avant-garde, but recently he has been presenting melodic works that effectively incorporate Latvian folk songs. This album features the somewhat avant-garde "Episodes and Endless Songs," written in 1985, as well as two works from the 21st century. Plainscapes A Scene on the Plain" is an arrangement for piano trio of a piece for violin, cello, and chorus that was premiered in Vienna in 2002. The original piece, in which the sound of the wind blowing through the meadow is played by the violin, has been replaced by a more serene piece. The Lonely Angel" is known for its beautiful violin solo and string orchestra accompaniment, but the piano trio version offers a more concentrated sound. The Trio Palladio, a group of three players active in Latvia, will perform the piece for your enjoyment. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Lonely Angel (Vientu?ais e??elis)
2.Episodi e canto perpetuo~I. Crescendo
3.Episodi e canto perpetuo~II. Misterioso
4.Episodi e canto perpetuo~III. Unisono
5.Episodi e canto perpetuo~IV. Burlesca I: Allegro assai
6.Episodi e canto perpetuo~V. Monologhi: Espressivo
7.Episodi e canto perpetuo~VI. Burlesca II
8.Episodi e canto perpetuo~VII. Canto perpetuo: Dolcissimo ma molto espressivo
9.Episodi e canto perpetuo~VIII. Apogeo e Coda
10.Plainscapes (L?dzenuma ainavas)