Credits:

Vasks, Peteris (1946-)

Description:

Also includes "Distant Light"! The SACD hybrid disc of works by Latvian contemporary composer Vasks, performed by the brilliant Gruzman! The talented violinist Wajim Gluzman, known for his performances with the NHK Symphony Orchestra, has released many discs on the BIS label, and this highly anticipated new release features three works by the contemporary Latvian composer Vasks. Vasks began his musical career as a contrabassist and studied composition in Lithuania. He is still active as a composer. The Concerto for Violin and String Orchestra "Distant Light" was composed for Gidon Kremer, and is one of Vasks' most famous works, consisting of five parts including three cadenzas. Summer Dance is a work for two violins. It is grand in its beauty and meditative in its spirituality. The Piano Quartet is a remarkable work that has been performed by many performers since its premiere in 2001. It is written in six movements and has a variety of colors, incorporating music from his native Latvia. Gruzman's excellent performance shines through in this remarkable disc. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Concerto for violin and string orchestra 'Distant Light' (T?l? gaisma)~Andante
2.Concerto for violin and string orchestra 'Distant Light' (T?l? gaisma)~Cadenza I
3.Concerto for violin and string orchestra 'Distant Light' (T?l? gaisma)~Cantabile
4.Concerto for violin and string orchestra 'Distant Light' (T?l? gaisma)~Mosso
5.Concerto for violin and string orchestra 'Distant Light' (T?l? gaisma)~Cadenza II
6.Concerto for violin and string orchestra 'Distant Light' (T?l? gaisma)~Cantabile
7.Concerto for violin and string orchestra 'Distant Light' (T?l? gaisma)~Cadenza III
8.Concerto for violin and string orchestra 'Distant Light' (T?l? gaisma)~Andante
9.Summer Dances (Vasaras dejas) for two violins~Broadly, sonorously
10.Summer Dances (Vasaras dejas) for two violins~Underscoring the character
11.Summer Dances (Vasaras dejas) for two violins~Unhurriedly
12.Summer Dances (Vasaras dejas) for two violins~Energetically
13.Summer Dances (Vasaras dejas) for two violins~Sadly
14.Summer Dances (Vasaras dejas) for two violins~Joyfully
15.Summer Dances (Vasaras dejas) for two violins~Broadly, sonorously
16.Quartet for violin, viola, cello and piano~Preludio
17.Quartet for violin, viola, cello and piano~Danze
18.Quartet for violin, viola, cello and piano~Canti drammatici
19.Quartet for violin, viola, cello and piano~Quasi una passacaglia
20.Quartet for violin, viola, cello and piano~Canto principale
21.Quartet for violin, viola, cello and piano~Postludio