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Baltic Echoes: Choir and Strings in Perfect Harmony
Dalia Dedinskaite (violin) and Gleb Pysniak (cello) are a powerhouse duo. And they know this music well. They're from Lithuania and intuitively understand the Baltic aesthetic.
Romantic Bassoon: Scandinavian Gems Rediscovered
Bassoonist Jaakko Luoma plays with a warm, honeyed tone. This makes slow movements especially delicious. And he can also play with agility when required.
Zibuokle Martinaityte Choral Works Uniquely Beautiful
Four perfectly-sung performances. And they create four soundscapes of exceptional beauty.
Talivaldis Kenins Symphonic Cycle Finishes Strong
Andris Poga and the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra understand Kenin's music. -- both what it is and the culture it springs from. This has been an exceptional cycle of recordings.
Tālivaldis Ķeniņš: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 8 End of the Journey
If you're not familiar with Ķeniņš's work, I recommend starting here.
Simone Lamsma recovers Rautavaara's Lost Landscapes
I loved this release. But if you have yet to experience his music, I recommend "Lost Landscapes." It's just gorgeous music full of honest emotion.
Robert Trevino upgrades the repertoire with Americascapes
If I had my way, every orchestral conductor in the United States would get a copy of this release. There is so much more to American music than Appalachian Spring.
Eduardas Balsys - the Voice of Lithuania
I had never heard of Eduardas Balsys before auditioning this release. I very much want to hear more. A lot more.
Ciurlionis Orchestral Works in Fresh Performances
The Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra directed by Modestas Pitrenas do their countryman proud. The orchestra has a lush, warm sound that suits Ciurlionis' music well.
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