Peteris Vasks (born 1946)

Kalevala · September 29, 2024, 02:07:10 PM

Quote from: foxandpeng on September 28, 2024, 11:47:58 PMConsidering how highly I esteem Pēteris Vasks, I haven't listened nearly as much as I should, to the two recent releases of his VC2, 'In Evening Light'.

He remains in my top 2 living composers.

I have an inordinate love for his music and this continues to confirm his stature.

I'll have to check out his music. By the way, who is your other favorite contemporary composer?

K

JBS · September 29, 2024, 02:56:18 PM

This second recording of the Second Violin Concerto seems to be available as download only and with no coupling. Is that truly so?

foxandpeng · September 29, 2024, 03:45:43 PM

Quote from: Kalevala on September 29, 2024, 02:07:10 PMI'll have to check out his music. By the way, who is your other favorite contemporary composer?

K

Emil Tabakov holds the other place, for me. His symphonies are as defiant as Vasks is redemptive.

foxandpeng · September 29, 2024, 03:47:30 PM

Quote from: JBS on September 29, 2024, 02:56:18 PMThis second recording of the Second Violin Concerto seems to be available as download only and with no coupling. Is that truly so?

I am a dedicated streamer, so I don't know, tbh - I'm just happy this is streamable.

Kalevala · September 29, 2024, 03:55:01 PM

Quote from: foxandpeng on September 29, 2024, 03:45:43 PMEmil Tabakov holds the other place, for me. His symphonies are as defiant as Vasks is redemptive.

Thanks for letting me know.

Best,

K

foxandpeng · September 29, 2024, 03:58:33 PM

Quote from: Kalevala on September 29, 2024, 03:55:01 PMThanks for letting me know.

Best,

K

No problem 😊. Always happy to talk Tabakov!

JBS · September 29, 2024, 04:39:51 PM

Quote from: foxandpeng on September 29, 2024, 03:47:30 PMI am a dedicated streamer, so I don't know, tbh - I'm just happy this is streamable.

Fortunately I have the Bohren recording already, so it's not a pressing matter for me.