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Barkauskas: Jeux; Partita etc. / Graffin, Imai, Vilnius Festival Orchestra, Lithuanian NSO

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Composer
BARKAUSKAS, VYTAUTAS
Artist
Graffin, Imai
Format
CD
Label
Avie Records
Released
Jun 01, 2005
Catalog #
AV2073
UPC
822252207323

About

“I have always associated Vilnius with two things – the birthplace of the legendary Jascha Heifetz, and also a composer named Vytautas Barkauskas, whose best-known work for solo violin, Partita, I have loved since I was a teenager. When the opportunity came for me to give a concert in the Lithuanian capital, I went in search of both.” So said the enterprising violinist Philippe Graffin.

Philippe’s enquiring mind took him on a journey that led to this CD featuring works by Lithuania’s most notable living composer, including the world-premiere recording of the Duo Concertante for violin, viola and orchestra, with leading Japanese violist Nobuko Imai. Barkauskas’ music is bold and atmospheric, a compelling and powerful aural experience. He says, “Music is everything for me: miracle, mysticism, celebration, profession, pleasure, and ultimately – the reason for living!”

Vytautas BARKAUSKUS (b. 1931)
1. – 7. Jeux for violin and orchestra, Op. 117 (2003) dedicated to Philippe Graffin (20:51)
8. – 12. Partita for violin solo, Op. 12 (1967) (5:57)
13. – 14. 2 Monologues for viola solo, Op.71 (1983/2004) dedicated to Nobuko Imai (10:16)
15. – 19. Duo Concertante for violin, viola & orchestra, Op. 122 (2004) dedicated to Chiune and Yukiko Sugihara (28:29)

Tracklist 19 tracks

  1. 1 Pre 00:38
    Track
    1
    Title
    Pre
    Duration
    00:38
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  2. 2 I. — 06:21
    Track
    2
    Title
    I. —
    Duration
    06:21
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  3. 3 Inter 00:20
    Track
    3
    Title
    Inter
    Duration
    00:20
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  4. 4 II. — 07:58
    Track
    4
    Title
    II. —
    Duration
    07:58
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  5. 5 Inter 01:08
    Track
    5
    Title
    Inter
    Duration
    01:08
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  6. 6 III. — 03:39
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. —
    Duration
    03:39
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  7. 7 Post 00:47
    Track
    7
    Title
    Post
    Duration
    00:47
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  8. 8 I. Praeludium 00:42
    Track
    8
    Title
    I. Praeludium
    Duration
    00:42
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  9. 9 II. Scherzo 01:21
    Track
    9
    Title
    II. Scherzo
    Duration
    01:21
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  10. 10 III. Grave 01:20
    Track
    10
    Title
    III. Grave
    Duration
    01:20
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  11. 11 IV. Toccata 01:07
    Track
    11
    Title
    IV. Toccata
    Duration
    01:07
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  12. 12 V. Postludium 01:27
    Track
    12
    Title
    V. Postludium
    Duration
    01:27
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  13. 13 No. 1. — 06:07
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 1. —
    Duration
    06:07
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  14. 14 No. 2. — 04:09
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 2. —
    Duration
    04:09
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  15. 15 I. — 04:59
    Track
    15
    Title
    I. —
    Duration
    04:59
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  16. 16 II. — 05:26
    Track
    16
    Title
    II. —
    Duration
    05:26
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  17. 17 III. — 08:14
    Track
    17
    Title
    III. —
    Duration
    08:14
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  18. 18 IV. — 05:56
    Track
    18
    Title
    IV. —
    Duration
    05:56
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas
  19. 19 V. — 03:54
    Track
    19
    Title
    V. —
    Duration
    03:54
    Composer
    Vytautas Barkauskas