Baltic Musical Gems

This is the ramblings and discoveries of a Makem composer currently studying in Lithuania. Discussing new works as well as old, hidden classics, this blog will show the world what there is to love in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

14 August 2015

Peteris Vasks: String Quartet No.1

For many fans of Latvian music, Peteris Vasks is quite the formidable character. Renowned for his simple but striking beauty. His works pos...

9 August 2015

Juste Janulyte: Elongations of Nights

My last post was an introduction to the work of Osvaldas Balakauskas , this time I shall be casting an ear onto the work of Juste Janulyte....

3 August 2015

Osvaldas Balakauskas: Concerto for Oboe, Harpsichord, and Strings

The first composer I thought I should introduce everyone to, is a figure who holds the same kind of importance in Lithuania as Maxwell-Davie...

30 July 2015

Why the hell did you go to Lithuania?

As the opening post of this blog, it is only sensible to answer this question. The Baltic state is a small one, with a modest stamp on glo...

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