Vytautas Barkauskas: Sun - Yuri Bashmet (viola), Juozas Domarkas (conductor), Robertas Šervenikas (conductor), Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra / Avie Records Audio CD / AV2163

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Product Details

• Title: Vytautas Barkauskas: Sun
• Performed by: Yuri Bashmet (viola), Juozas Domarkas (conductor), Robertas Šervenikas (conductor), Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra
• Label: Avie Records – AV2163
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: UK
• Released: 2008
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Modern
• UPC: 822252216325

Description

"Vytautas Barkauskas: Sun" is a compelling album that showcases the modern classical compositions of Lithuanian composer Vytautas Barkauskas. The album features the renowned violist Yuri Bashmet, along with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Juozas Domarkas and Robertas Šervenikas. The album includes Barkauskas's "Sun", his Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra dedicated to Yuri Bashmet, Symphony No. 5, and Konzertstück Für Orchester No. 2. This collection of works offers a profound exploration of Barkauskas's unique compositional style, marked by its intricate textures and evocative tonalities.

Track List

1. Sun
2. Concerto For Viola And Chamber Orchestra: Cadenza
3. Concerto For Viola And Chamber Orchestra: Largo
4. Concerto For Viola And Chamber Orchestra: Coda
5. Symphony No. 5: 1st Movement
6. Symphony No. 5: 2nd Movement
7. Symphony No. 5: 3rd Movement
8. Symphony No. 5: 4th Movement
9. Symphony No. 5: 5th Movement
10. Konzertstück Für Orchester No. 2

Interesting

Vytautas Barkauskas was a prominent Lithuanian composer and Professor of Composition at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. His Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra, featured in this album, was dedicated to Yuri Bashmet, the acclaimed violist who performs it on this recording.