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.

19 December 2015

Justina Repeckaite: Toro

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My choice of composer is built on two reasons, firstly it is always a novelty for me to see contemporary composers writing for my first mus...

13 December 2015

Bronius Kutavicius: String Quartet No. 1

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As mentioned in my last post, I had gone on a bit of a bender in a local music shop where I had managed to buy four scores by Lithuanian co...

2 December 2015

Stasys Vainiunas - Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra

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Another installment arrives earlier this week, as I will be flitting off for a few days and didn't want to get lazy with this blog. I...

27 November 2015

Rytis Mazulis - Canon Mensurabilis

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Before I start my usual ramblings, my brief absence has been the combination of having my first visitor from the UK and being knee deep in ...

6 November 2015

Anna Veismane: Wings

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With the past few posts being consistently full of Lithuanian composers, you would be forgiven to think I am only going to discuss Lithuani...

31 October 2015

GAIDA Festival: Finale and a quick look back at the highlights.

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Last night saw the conclusion of the GAIDA Festival, with a performance by the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra. The concert featured Lo...

29 October 2015

GAIDA Festival: Three Concerts in Two Days

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The past few days of GAIDA Festival have been intensive, a real tour de force of Baltic music. With premieres and performances of works by ...

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