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NEW PRODUCTSSUMMER 2016

VOCAL GROUP LATVIAN VOICES:SELECTED SONGS Ifor female voicesLatvian Voices is an a cappella vocal group from Latvia that considers its main mission to be the introduction of Latvian culture and especially the musical heritage. Its repertoire mostly consists of Latvian folksong arrangements and original musical compositions with lyrics from Latvian traditional folklore. In a very short time Latvian Voices received awards at several international contests including vokal.total in Graz, Austria, A CAPPELLA in Leipzig, Germany and The World Choir Games in Cincinnati, USA.This is a selection of 10 a cappella songs from the Latvian Voices repertoire. Cat. No. MB1804ISMN 979-0-69795-946-0

VOCAL GROUP COSMOS: SELECTED SONGS for mixed voicesVocal group Cosmos was established in 2002 by the young and talented graduates of Riga Cathedral Choir School- Jnis ipkvics, Andris Sjns, Juris Lisenko, Jnis Ozols and Jnis Strazdi who were soon joined by Reinis Sjns. Cosmos was one of the most popular groups in Latvia and quickly also built its reputation abroad. The group was active until 2010, and released six albums. Their repertoire was buit on the group members- Andris Sjns, Reinis Sjns and Jnis ipkevics- own arrangements and compositions. ContentsThis is a selection of 9 a cappella songs.Cat. No. MB1791ISMN 979-0-69795-945-3for female voices

VOCAL GROUP ANIMA SOLLA: SELECTED SONGS for female voicesEven the title of the vocal group Anima Solla embodies soulful warmth and sunlight- qualities that remain unchanged since the creation of the ensemble in 1998.The focus of the repertoire of Anima Solla is placed more on contemporary music, and many Latvian composers have been responsive to this idea. The group has established sincere relationships and cooperation with new and world-recognised Latvian composers - riks Eenvalds, Rihards Dubra, Andris Dzentis, Uis Prauli, and others.This is a selection of 14 a cappella songs.Cat. No. MB1843ISMN 979-0-69796-155-5CD also available

VOICES A CAPPELLA

MY LOVE IS LIKE A RED, RED ROSE Robert Burns is Scottish poet, lyricist and pioneer of the Romantic movement. The tune of My Love is Like a Red Rose is very well known and riks Eenvalds has arranged it with a warm and gentle mixed choir accompaniment that allows it to highlight the soft solo.Language: English

Eenvalds, riks (*1977)My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose (2016)

For mixed choir (S or T solo, SSAATTBB) and recorder/tin whistle or fiddle)ISMN 979-0-69796-341-2

MB1880

WANDERING HEART CYCLE: I TWELVE OCLOCK CHANT; II I LOST MY WAY; III THE ROAD IS TOO LONGA Cycle of three songs for male choir based on lyrics by Leonard Cohen, Canadian singer, musician and poet.Language: English

Eenvalds, riks (*1977)Wandering Heart (2015)For male choir (TTTTBBBB), chimes, ch. bells / metallophones, Tibetan Bell,water-tuned glassesISMN: 979-0-69795-734-3

MAIJAEINFELDE

LUX AETERNA

jauktajam korim, zvaniiem un vibrafonamfor mixed choir, chime bells and vibraphone

w w w . m u s i c a b a l t i c a . c o m

RIHARDSDUBRA

IN PARADISUM

jauktajam korim (SSAATB) for mixed choir (SSAATB)

w w w . m u s i c a b a l t i c a . c o m

R I K SEENVALDS

THE TIME HAS COME

for mixed choir (soli SS, SSATBB)

w w w . m u s i c a b a l t i c a . c o m

Nelson Mandela

IN PARADISUMRihards Dubra is well known as a sacred music composer. His musical talent reveals the deepest meanings of the word. So it does with In Paradisum, dedicated to Christian Gnther. The piece starts with the words In paradisum deducant te angeli, (May the angels lead you into paradise)Language: Latin

Dubra, Rihards (*1964)In Paradisum (2015)For mixed choir (SSAATBB)ISMN 979-0-69796-259-0MB1873

LUX AETERNAMaija Einfelde makes music sound volatile and fragile. In Lux Aeterna one can experience the feeling of eternity and its tragic antithesis. Lux Aeterna also includes a very beautiful soprano solo. Language: Latin

Einfelde, Maija (*1939)Lux Aeterna (2015)

For mixed choir (SSSAAATTTBBB), ch. bells; vib.ISMN 979-0-69796-119-7

MB1833

THE TIME HAS COME riks Eenvalds is becoming more and more beloved by the worlds greatest choirs as he writes numerous soul touching, beautiful choral pieces and opens the listeners hearts by choosing lyrics that go deep into their soul. The Time Has Come is a song for mixed choir based on lyrics by Nelson Mandela with two soprano solos. The text is an excerpt from Nelson Mandelas speech at his inauguration as President of the Democratic Republic of South Africa, May 10, 1994.Language: English

Eenvalds, riks (*1977)The Time has come (2015)For mixed choir (soli SS, SSATBB)ISMN 979-0-69796-017-6MB1808

CHOIR

EBB The composer uses voices to invoke the sound of the sea, waves and the wind. The piece transports the listener to another place well away from the concert hall.Text author: Tadeusz Dbrowski (1979)Language: Polish

Janevskis, Jkabs (*1922)Ebb ( 2014)

For mixed choir (S solo, SSSAATTBB)ISMN 979-0-69795-680-3

MB1711

AGNUS DEI Composer Arturs Maskats, widely known for his Tango for symphony orchestra, takes the listener, with each piece, to another world. He uses music as a color, delivering sound to the listener in the form of a brand new picture.Language: Latin

Maskats, Arturs (*1957)Agnus Dei (2015)For mixed choir (SSATB) and organISMN 979-0-69796-060-2MB1818

ADVENIAT REGNUM Jekabs Janevskis is a composer of the youngest generation. He has already won several composition competitions. In this piece the composer took excerpts of Latin liturgical text and wrote a prayer for a better, more peaceful life. Language: Latin

Janevskis, Jkabs (*1992)Adveniat Regnum (2013)For mixed choir (S solo, SSAATTBB)ISMN 979-0-69795-406-9MB 1496

WITH THE QUIET STARLIGHT Talented composer Jkabs Janevskis has written a very sorrowful piece for choir and kokle. When Janevskis started writing this piece, he couldnt have imagined that a Zolitde shopping centre roof would collapse, resulting in the deaths of 54 people and shocking the Latvian public. This piece is dedicated to those who lost their lives in that accident.Language: Latvian

Janevskis, Jkabs (*1992)With the Quiet Starlight

For mixed choir (Solo S, SSSSAAAATTTTBBBB; kokle)ISMN 979-0-69796-559-1

MB 1936

AVE MARIS STELLA Ave Maris Stella (Latin, Hail Star of the Sea) is a plainsong Vespers hymn to the Virgin Mary. The composer used this Liturgical text as the basis of this piece, invoking a sacred mood. Language: Latin

Janevskis, Jkabs (*1922)Ave Maris Stella (2013)For mixed choir (S solo, SSAATBB)ISMN 979-0-69795-409-0MB1499

PIANO PIECES Featuring a variety of interesting pieces for piano, this collection includes very memorable works for young performers. The book has 8 pieces of varying degrees of difficulty.

Altmanis, Alvils (*1950)Piano Pieces (2016)

For piano soloISMN 979-0-69796-387-0

MB 1909

PIANO

FROM ETUDES TO RAGTIME The pieces included in this collection vary greatly in both style and form. They are comfortable to play and easy to memorize. Concise annotations on the musical notation and associated performance allow young students to familiarize themselves with the nuances of performing a particular piece, thus consolidating what has been learnt in lessons. These annotations are also helpful for adults who are learning the piano.

Arne, Ilze (*1953)From Etudes to Ragtime (2016)For piano soloISMN 979-0-69796-386-3MB1908

ROTANA / ADORNMENT Lithuanian composer Vytautas Mikinis has used the text of a traditional Latvian folksong. Rotana (Adornment) was commissioned by the best Latvian youth choir Kamr. Latvian folksongs very often illustrate the connection between humans and nature. This piece tells the story of young girl who climbs a hill to collect flowers to decorate her hair and then goes down to the river to wash her face.

Mikinis Vytautas (*1954)Adornment (2015)For mixed choir (SSAATTBB)ISMN 979-0-69796-025-1MB1812

IN MONTE OLIVETI In Monte Oliveti is based on a sacred Latin text. In addition, Lithuanian composer Donatas Zakaras includes other texts from the Holy Bible. Language: Latin

Zakaras, Donatas (*1979)In Monte Oliveti (2015)

For mixed choir (SATB)ISMN 979-0-69795-745-9

MB1745

ANT AUKTO KALNELIO / ON A HIGH HILL Lithuanian conductor and composer Donatas Zakaras with his work Ant aukto kalnelio (On a High Hill) reveals the artistic possibilities of a choir to portray landscapes with utmost delicacy. Language: Lithuanian

Zakaras, Donatas (*1979)On a High Hill (2015)For mixed Choir (SSAATTBB)ISMN 979-0-69795-823-4MB 1796

THE STORY OF THE TORTOISE This collection of piano duets contains three pieces from the musical show The Story of the Tortoise: Prelude, The Sinister Forest and The Hare and the Tortoise. The adventure story about a little tortoise and his friends is suitable for younger musicians. The composer illustrates all the adventures with great skill, providing an easy introduction to contemporary music.

Veismane, Anna (*1976)The Story of the Tortoise (2016)For piano, four hands ISMN 979-0-69796-438-9MB1910

MUSIC FOR ORGAN Rihards Dubra is well known for his sacred music. His composition style is influenced by minimalist, Gregorian, and Renaissance music. Collection contains six pieces: 1. The Longing of Eternal Hills; 2. The Touch of Our Ladys Sight; 3. The Litany of Forgiving Light; 4. Meditation in the Light of the Mystic Rose; 5. Ostinato, Fuga e quasi una Toccata; 6. Toccata

Dubra, R