SWRmusic

Composers: Dzenītis, Andris · Einfelde, Maija · Janulytė, Justė · Mažulis, Rytis · Pärt, Arvo · Tormis, Veljo · Vasks, Pēteris

Choral works [Baltic States]

Artists: Ballon, Séverine · Blumenschein, Stefanie · Creed, Marcus · Jakob, Dorothea · Kaleschke, Johannes · Linn, Rüdiger · Mayer, Hubert · Nikiforov, Mikhail · Pfeifer, Julius · Schreiber, Daniel · SWR Vocal Ensemble · Wighardt, Wiebke · Winkel, Dorothea · Zimmer, Johanna

Two renowned composers, Arvo Pärt and Peteris Vasks, appear in this collection with works from the Baltic States. Alongside them, the collection primarily introduces younger composers. Given their diverse individual styles, any attempt to identify a common characteristic among the composers of the Baltic States seems destined to fail. And yet, many... Read more

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Two renowned composers, Arvo Pärt and Peteris Vasks, appear in this collection with works from the Baltic States. Alongside them, the collection primarily introduces younger composers. Given their diverse individual styles, any attempt to identify a common characteristic among the composers of the Baltic States seems destined to fail. And yet, many share a sustained basic tone. Some are also united by a minimalist style.

Number Title Duration
1 Poems by Fricis Bārda No. 1-3 (for mixed choir)
1 . 1 No. 1 Evening (Vakars) 00:04:29 listen
2 . 2 No. 2 Prayer (Lugsana) 00:04:37 listen
3 . 3 No. 3 Heaven (Debess) 00:04:23 listen
4 Canon solus (for 4 equal voices) 00:04:59 listen
5 Litene (Ballad for 12-part mixed choir)
5 . 1 1. (untitled) 00:04:14 listen
6 . 2 2. (untitled) 00:05:57 listen
7 Songs after Ernst Enno No. 1-2
7 . 1 No. 1 Tales of Early Summer (Noore suve muinasjutt) 00:03:16 listen
8 . 2 No. 2 I Can Hardly Hear Home Calling Somewhere (Kuulmata kuskil kumiseb kodu) 00:05:18 listen
9 Madrigals by E. E. Cummings No. 1-4 (2006)
9 . 1 No. 1 Unmeaning 00:03:10 listen
10 . 2 No. 2 I Carry Your Heart 00:05:10 listen
11 . 3 No. 3 May I... 00:03:20 listen
12 . 4 No. 4 Who Are You? 00:05:01 listen
13 Plonge (for cello and 12 voices) 00:10:34 listen
14 And I Heard a Voice (Ja ma kuulsin hääle, for mixed choir) 00:06:46 listen

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Manufacturer information

Name
NAXOS Germany Music & Video Distribution GmbH
Contact person
NAXOS Germany Music & Video Distribution GmbH
Street
Gruber St. 46b
City
Poing
Postal code
85586
Country
EN