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Vasks: Laudate Dominum / Kļava, Sinfonietta Riga, Latvian Radio Choir
Ondine

Vasks: Laudate Dominum / Kļava, Sinfonietta Riga, Latvian Radio Choir

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Details

Composer
VASKS, PETERIS
Artist
Klava
Format
CD
Label
Ondine
Released
Nov 10, 2017
Catalog #
ODE 1302-2
UPC
761195130223

About

This release includes new works written by Peteris Vasks (b. 1946), internationally the most well-known composer from Latvia, performed by his compatriots, the Latvian Radio Choir and Sinfonietta Riga under the direction of Sigvards Klava. During the years both the choir and the orchestra have collaborated extensively with the composer and premiered several works by him, including Da pacem, Domine which was premiered as a part of Peteris Vasks' 70th anniversary concert in 2016. This album is the third album dedicated to works by Vasks by the Latvian Radio Choir and Sigvards Klava on Ondine. Three works included on this album were written in 2016: Da pacem, Domine is according to the composer, a powerful “cry of desperation for our times, a prayer for our mad world. I believe that music strengthens our faith, love and soul.” Mein Herr und mein Gott is a work inspired by a solemn meditation written by a 15th century Swiss mystic Nicholas of Flüe, also known as Brother Klaus. The lyrics of Laudate Dominum, the title piece of the album, consist of only one sentence which is repeated by the choir. The choral texture of the work alternates with majestic organ episodes. The remaining two works in the album are based on texts by Mother Teresa.

Tracklist 5 tracks

  1. 1 Da pacem, Domine 17:41
    Track
    1
    Title
    Da pacem, Domine
    Duration
    17:41
    Composer
    Pēteris Vasks
    Ensemble
    Latvian Radio Choir, Sinfonietta Rīga
    Conductor
    Sigvards Kļava
  2. 2 Mein Herr und mein Gott 09:29
    Track
    2
    Title
    Mein Herr und mein Gott
    Duration
    09:29
    Composer
    Pēteris Vasks
    Ensemble
    Latvian Radio Choir, Sinfonietta Rīga
    Conductor
    Sigvards Kļava
  3. 3 Laudate Dominum 15:29
    Track
    3
    Title
    Laudate Dominum
    Duration
    15:29
    Composer
    Pēteris Vasks
    Performer
    Ilze Reine
    Ensemble
    Latvian Radio Choir
    Conductor
    Sigvards Kļava
  4. 4 Prayer (Lord, open our eyes) 17:08
    Track
    4
    Title
    Prayer (Lord, open our eyes)
    Duration
    17:08
    Composer
    Pēteris Vasks
    Ensemble
    Latvian Radio Choir, Sinfonietta Rīga
    Conductor
    Sigvards Kļava
  5. 5 The Fruit of Silence 07:05
    Track
    5
    Title
    The Fruit of Silence
    Duration
    07:05
    Composer
    Pēteris Vasks
    Ensemble
    Latvian Radio Choir, Sinfonietta Rīga
    Conductor
    Sigvards Kļava