Pēteris Vasks: Viola Concerto & Symphony No. 1 "Voices"
4/3/2020, 7 Tracks, 1:05:45
Featuring
Maxim Rysanov
Sinfonietta Riga
Pēteris Vasks
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Instruments
Maxim Rysanov performs on a Giuseppe Guadagnini viola from 1780, which is on extended loan from the Elise Mathilde Foundation.
Composer Biography
Pēteris Vasks, born in Latvia in 1946, initially trained as a double-bass player before studying composition and becoming one of Latvia's most highly regarded composers.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in October 2018 at St John's Church in Rīga, Latvia, and was produced by Marion Schwebel of Take5 Music Production.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Birds and nature are central symbols in Pēteris Vasks' music, and some works allude to personal trials or tragic historical events in Latvian history.
Performer Biography
Maxim Rysanov, the Ukrainian-British violist and conductor on this album, is known for his enthusiasm for new music and has premiered works by composers including Pēteris Vasks.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Pēteris Vasks' music, while sometimes serene, uses sharp contrasts to reflect the complex world, but always offers hope and a path towards spiritual fulfillment.
Performer Biography
Sinfonietta Rīga, the Grammy-winning chamber orchestra on this album, was founded in 2006 and is known for performing music from Viennese classicism to contemporary works.
