Finlandia released part two with Baltic music for string orchestra by the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra conducted by Juha Kangas. Bronius Kutavicius is a contender of Arvo Pärt, Alfred Schnittke and Sofia Gubaidulina. His work is characterized by an aversion to all forms of socialist realism. Kutavici finds inspiration in archaic sources, such as traditional folk music. However, the processing
… of this material is very original, despite, or perhaps because of, the scarce contacts with the European and American avant-garde. "The Northern Gates" was inspired by the Revelation of John. "Cantabile" by the successful composer Peteris Vasks was composed in 1979. It is a melancholic work that seems to be a striking illustration of Peteris' ideal for having his music performed in places where people are most unhappy, such as hospitals and prisons. The chamber orchestra will also play works by Jurgis Juozapaitis, Mindaugas Urbaitis, Erkki-Sven Tüür and Antanas Rekasius. (HJ) _more
