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Title: Jāzeps Mediņš (1877-1947, Latvia) - album released
Post by: Christopher on Friday 29 April 2022, 19:18
Latvian Radio a few months ago released an album of the music of Latvian composer Jāzeps Mediņš (1877-1947) on to youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeTOkUE-9As&list=OLAK5uy_lZtQdrhoyiAjeFujjcxt2xFXihgFvlQGQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeTOkUE-9As&list=OLAK5uy_lZtQdrhoyiAjeFujjcxt2xFXihgFvlQGQ)

01. "Liriska Poēma" for Symphony Orchestra
02. Romance No. 2 in D Major (cello and piano)
03. Latvju kapričo (violin and piano)
04. Sapņojums (soprano, cello and piano)
05. Idille for String Orchestra

Three Miniatures for Piano
06. I. Prelūdija
07. II. Noktirne
08. III. Pavasara Ieskaņ

Songs for Choir
09. I. Vasaras Vakars
10. II. Smaržīgs brīnums
11. III. Mežotnes Taure

12. Ballad for Cello and Piano

All' Antica Suite (for string orchestra)
13. I. Moderato con moto
14. II. Sarabanda
15. III. Allegro

See also https://www.lmic.lv/en/skani/catalogue?id=196 (https://www.lmic.lv/en/skani/catalogue?id=196)

Album cover and notes - https://www.lmic.lv/uploads/images/album/brochures/20210507_196_LMIC%20110%20iTunes%20booklet%20Jazeps%20Medins%20(2).pdf (https://www.lmic.lv/uploads/images/album/brochures/20210507_196_LMIC%20110%20iTunes%20booklet%20Jazeps%20Medins%20(2).pdf)