A Different World - contemporary works for violin & piano by Salonen, Sher, MacMillan, Watkins, Bacewicz et al. / Diana Galvydyte, violin; Christopher Guild, piano

Notes & Reviews:

A fabulous disc of contemporary composers performed by exciting young Lithuanian violinist Diana Galvydyte. This release includes highly virtuosic and very soulful works, with two works referencing the popular Lithuanian folk tale "Egle the Serpent Queen" and the world premiere recording of the poem 'Egle' by Joe Schittino.

American Record Guide, January/February 2013
The duo has the ability to perform convincingly a wide range of styles, as evidenced by their graceful delivery of Sher's piece. The scherzo by the same composer does give Galvydyte an opportunity to show off her virtuosity.

Notes & Reviews:

Recording information: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011).



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Works Details

>Barkauskas, Vytautas : Partita for solo violin, Op. 12
  • Performer: Diana Galvydyte (Violin)
  • Notes: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011)
  • Running Time: 7 min. 27 sec.
  • Period Time: Contemporary
  • Written: 1967

>Balsys, Eduardas : Eglè, Queen of the Serpents, for violin & piano
  • Performers: Christopher Guild (Piano); Diana Galvydyte (Violin)
  • Notes: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011)
  • Running Time: 5 min. 39 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1960

>Schittino, Joe : Poem for violin & piano ("Eglè")
  • Performers: Christopher Guild (Piano); Diana Galvydyte (Violin)
  • Notes: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011)
  • Running Time: 10 min. 26 sec.
  • Period Time: Contemporary
  • Written: 2011

>Salonen, Esa-Pekka : Lachen Verlernt
  • Performer: Diana Galvydyte (Violin)
  • Notes: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011)
  • Running Time: 9 min. 42 sec.
  • Period Time: Contemporary
  • Written: 2002

>Sher, Veniamin : Concert Piece, for violin & piano
  • Performers: Diana Galvydyte (Violin); Christopher Guild (Piano)
  • Notes: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011)
  • Running Time: 6 min. 15 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1950

>Sher, Veniamin : Scherzo for solo violin
  • Performer: Diana Galvydyte (Violin)
  • Notes: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011)
  • Running Time: 3 min. 58 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1947

>MacMillan, James : After the Tryst, for violin & piano
  • Performers: Christopher Guild (Piano); Diana Galvydyte (Violin)
  • Notes: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011)
  • Running Time: 2 min. 47 sec.
  • Period Time: Contemporary
  • Written: 1998

>MacMillan, James : A Different World, for violin & piano
  • Performers: Christopher Guild (Piano); Diana Galvydyte (Violin)
  • Notes: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011)
  • Running Time: 7 min. 8 sec.
  • Period Time: Contemporary
  • Written: 1990s

>Watkins, Huw : Partita for solo violin
  • Performer: Diana Galvydyte (Violin)
  • Notes: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011)
  • Running Time: 14 min. 23 sec.
  • Period Time: Contemporary
  • Written: 2006

>Bacewicz, Grazyna : Capriccio for solo violin
  • Performers: Christopher Guild (Piano); Diana Galvydyte (Violin)
  • Notes: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011)
  • Running Time: 1 min. 53 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1946

>Bacewicz, Grazyna : Humoreske, for violin & piano
  • Performers: Christopher Guild (Piano); Diana Galvydyte (Violin)
  • Notes: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011)
  • Running Time: 2 min. 58 sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1953

>Bacewicz, Grazyna : Oberek for violin & piano no 1
  • Performers: Christopher Guild (Piano); Diana Galvydyte (Violin)
  • Notes: Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (01/05/2012-01/06/2012); Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, UK (12/19/2011-12/20/2011)
  • Running Time: 2 min. sec.
  • Period Time: Modern
  • Written: 1951