Balakauskas's dodecatonic technique allows him to infuse mathematically built compositions with stylistic flavors resembling neoromantic, impressionist, or even jazz music.
Performer Biography
Juozas Domarkas has organized the 'Atžalynas Young Performers' Festival' for almost three decades, providing young musicians the opportunity to perform with an experienced orchestra.
Recording & Production
This recording is a co-production with the Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre and was financially supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Osvaldas Balakauskas developed a unique compositional system called 'dodecatonic,' which involves forming new tonal connections within strict serial structures and precisely calculated rhythm progressions.
Performer Biography
Juozas Domarkas, the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, is regarded as the true founder of the LNSO, known for its stylistic versatility and sound quality.
Composer Biography
Osvaldas Balakauskas, a leading Lithuanian composer, served as Lithuania's ambassador to France, Spain, and Portugal from 1992 to 1994, the first after fifty years of foreign rule.
