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Peteris Vasks: Plainscapes / Sigvards Kjava, Latvian Radio Choir

1 CD / Ondine / 2012-01-31

Works: Peteris Vasks: Ziles zina (The Message of the Titmouse), for chorus; Klusas dziesmas (Silent Songs), for chorus; Musu masu vardi (Our Mother's Names), for chorus; Skumja mate (The Sad Mother), for fe...
Performers: Aboltina, Guna; Kokins, Janis; Steinbergs, Sandis
Conductors: Klava, Sigvards
Ensemble: Latvian Radio Choir

This CD presents a cross section of a cappella choral works by Cannes Classical-awarded composer Peteris Vasks, performed by the acclaimed Latvian Radio Choir under...continue...
Recording information: St. John's Church, Riga, Latvia (05/2011)....continue...

Vasks: Pater Noster, Missa, etc / Klava, et al

1 CD / Ondine / 2003-07-31

Works: Peteris Vasks: Pater noster, for choir & string orchestra; Dona nobis pacem, for mixed chorus & strings (or organ); Missa, for choir & orchestra
Conductors: Klava, Sigvards

This new disc focuses on the religious aspect in Vasks's music and contains three sacred works for choir and orchestra. Based on Latin texts from...continue...

Vasks: Symphony no 3, Cello Concerto / Storgards

1 Super Audio CD / Ondine / 2002-08-29

Works: Peteris Vasks: Symphony no 3; Concerto for cello & orchestra
Performers: Ylönen, Marko
Conductors: Storgårds, John

"Without question Peteris Vasks is one of the major composers active today. His Third Symphony does everything that a fine new work in the form...continue...

Vasks: Symphony no 2, Violin Concerto / Storgards, et al

1 CD / Ondine / 1999-01-28

Works: Peteris Vasks: Symphony no 2; Concerto for Violin "Tala Gaisma (Distant Light)"
Performers: Storgards, John [Conductor, Violin]
Conductors: Storgårds, John; Kangas, Juha
Ensemble: ; Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra

Vasks Symphony No. 2 is a dramatic and powerful work. The first notes evoke the character of the 'Dies Irae' from Verdi's Requiem while other...continue...