Lucija Garuta: Music for Piano

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Release Date: 1st Dec 2017
Catalogue No: LMIC056
Label: SKANI
Length: 73 minutes

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Garuta: Piano Concerto

Work length35:54

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Atvars Lakstīgala, Liepaja Symphony Orchestra, Reinis Zariņš
Recording Venue: Liepāja Latvian Society House, Liepāja, Latvia

I. "Lento pesante" Allegro sostenuto sempre ben marcato

Track length14:07

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II. "In memoriam" Grave - Quasi andantino

Track length8:37

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III. "Maestoso" Allegretto scherzando

Track length13:10

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Garuta: Four Preludes

Work length12:01

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Reinis Zariņš
Recording Venue: Latvian Radio, Studio 1, Latvia

I. In B minor

Track length4:19

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II. In E major

Track length3:05

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III. In C-sharp Minor

Track length2:54

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IV. In D-flat major

Track length1:43

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Garuta: Meditation

Work length4:39

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Reinis Zariņš

Garuta: Variations on the Latvian Folk Song "The Soldiers Are Sorrowful"

Work length19:18

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Reinis Zariņš

Garuta: The Little Doll's Lulling Song

Work length1:30

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Reinis Zariņš

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Pianist Reinis Zarins performs works by Lucija Garuta with the Liepaja Symphony Orchestra and conductor Atvars Lakstigala.

Reviews:

Garuta’s] ambitious, creative spirit can be heard in her ravishing Piano Concerto (1952), which reflects the mid-20th century trend of neo-classicism, while thesolo part is reminiscent of Tchaikovsky’s concertos — with extra glissandos. [..] Reinis Zarinš zips up and down the keyboard with aplomb while the Liepaja Symphony Orchestra create climactic contours. Garuta’s dualistic style balances darkness and light, and traditional and contemporary melodic ideals. [..] Zarins mines the music to proffer the listener curious melodic gems. (4 stars) --Claire Jackson, BBC Music Magazine, February 2018

Recording of the month, Musicweb-International, December 2017): [..] Reinis Zarinš’s commanding technique and formidable musicianship are compelling, as is his enthusiastic advocacy of these richly rewarding scores. I was won over by his superb tonal shading and impressionistic colouring. This is what this music needs, and it was served accordingly. The Liepaja Symphony Orchestra under Atvars Lakstigala provides sensitive support in the Concerto.

All of this comes in first class sound and balance. This constitutes a fitting tribute on the 40th anniversary of Lucija Garuta’s death. --Stephen Greenbank [..] Both works [Darzinš’s Piano concerto No2 and Ivanovs’ Symphony No.20] are ideally served by the deeply committed readings and polished ensemble of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, under the inspirational direction of Andris Poga. The pianist Reinis Zarinš not only relishes the Concerto’s generous lyricism but injects plenty of personality into his playing. This is a rewarding release and earns my enthusiastic thumbs-up. --Stephen Greenbank, Musicweb-International, February 2018

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