#2166: Program #2166

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In what seems like an ever-growing number of composers from the tiny Baltic country of Estonia to win a following in the West, a few composers stand out from the pack. These include Veljo Tormis, who is featured on this edition of New Sounds with several Runo songs (performed as a call and response between a lead singer and a chorus). We also feature a symphony based on traditional Runo songs from the late Lepo Sumera, and works by Arvo Pärt and Erkki-Sven Tüür.

PROGRAM #2166 New Music from Estonia (Tuesday, 6-17-03)

ARTIST(S)

RECORDING

CUT(S)

SOURCE

In Spe

In Spe

Mare Vitreum, excerpt [1:30]

Eesti Raadio #028
www.er.ee/eng

Veljo Tormis

Casting A Spell

The Swing Asks For Gifts [2:00]

Virgin Classics #45185**
Available for purchase at Amazon.com*

John Adams/Lepo Sumera

Shifting Landscapes

Sumera: Spirituoso [8:30]

CCn'C #01912
www.ccnc.com*

Arvo Pärt

Tabula Rasa

Tabula Rasa II [16:30]

ECM #1275**
www.ecmrecords.com*

John Adams/Lepo Sumera

Shifting Landscapes

Sumera:Moderato Tranquillo [7:00]

See above.

Erkki-Sven Tüür

Flux

Lighthouse, excerpt [6:00]

ECM #1673**
www.ecmrecords.com*

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