Jāzeps Vītols: works for solo piano

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There is a feeling of disarming innocence about these pieces as well as gentle humour and a delicate beauty. I was captivated throughout this well filled disc...Zarins’ skilful playing brings... — MusicWeb International, 6th June 2013 More…

Release Date: 29th Apr 2013
Catalogue No: CHRCD049
Label: Champs Hill Records
Length: 73 minutes

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Vitols: Ten Latvian folksongs - Miniature paraphrases for piano, Op. 29

Work length13:06

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Reinis Zarans

I. Skaisti dziedi, lakstīgala

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II. Es uzkāpu kalnā

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III. Āvu, āvu baltas kājas

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IV. Aijā, žūžū, lāča bērni

Track length1:42

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V. Trīcēj, trīcēj visa Rīga

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VI. Pūt, vējiņi

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VII. Cīrulīti, nāca pa gadskārtu, līgo!

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VIII. Jānīts Mattnāca pa gadskārtu, līgo!

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IX. Pati māte savu dēlu

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X. Redz' kur jāja div' bajāri

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Vitols: Variations on a Latvian folksong, Op. 6

Work length17:55

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Vitols: Selection from 8 Miniatures for Piano Op. 68

Work length17:06

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I. Jolly Serenade

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II. Waltz

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III. Dance of the Sparrows

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IV. Legend

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V. Oriental Song

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VI. Non-melancholy polka, Op. 43 No. 3

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VII. Waltz-capriccio, Op. 24

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VIII. Prelude in B Major, Op. 10 No. 1

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Vitols: Sonatine Op. 63

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I. Allegro moderato

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II. Andantino, semplice

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III. Allegro giocoso

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Vitols: By the Sea Op. 43 No. 1

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Vitols: Song of the Waves Op. 41 No. 2

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Vitols: Lullaby Op. 43 No. 2

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Rising star Latvian pianist Reinis Zarins performs solo piano music by Jāzeps Vītols (1863- -1948) in the 150th anniversary year of his death.

Jāzeps Vītols is regarded as the most important personality in Latvian musical culture of the first half of the 20th century. He taught in St Petersburg for 30 years, numbering Prokofiev among his many pupils. He was also Rector of the Latvian Conservatoire for 25 years, which now bears his name.

Reinis Zarins has chosen repertoire which he describes as demonstrating “beauty, elegance and humour alongside spirituality and nationalism”. Vītols composed more than 70 pieces for piano and even more songs, choral arrangements and folksong arrangements. His music makes use of lively folkloric elements – for example in the Ten Latvian Folksongs included here. His Sonatine is a real discovery – neoclassical elements with rich romantic harmonies combine to produce a dense and original sound world.

Reinis Zarins was born in Riga in 1985 and studied in Latvia, the US and the UK. He was awarded a ‘Great Music Award’ in Latvia in 2012 and has won top prizes in many international competitions.

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6th June 2013

There is a feeling of disarming innocence about these pieces as well as gentle humour and a delicate beauty. I was captivated throughout this well filled disc...Zarins’ skilful playing brings out the best in the music...Anyone who loves piano music and the discovery of new composers will thoroughly enjoy this disc as I did.

Jāzeps Vītols: works for solo piano

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