Baltic Voices 2 [IMPORT]

Galina Grigorjeva (Composer), Per Norgard (Composer), Alfred Schnittke (Composer), Urmas Sisask (Composer), Toivo Tulev (Composer), Paul Hillier (Conductor), Neeme Punder (Performer), Tiit Kogermann (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Neeme Punder, Tiit Kogermann
• Conductor: Paul Hillier
• Composer: Galina Grigorjeva, Per Norgard, Alfred Schnittke, Urmas Sisask, Toivo Tulev
• Audio CD (August 10, 2004)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
• ASIN: B0002CHHE8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #123,168 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping the standard high, May 26, 2005

By	M. Haugner (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It was a long time ago since I purchased the first volume of the Baltic Voices series with Paul Hillier and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; it was thus with great enthusiasm that I purchased Vol. 2, and my expectations were enthusiastically met. I can wholeheartedly second reviewer J D Wilder's positive review, and would recommend any person who appreciates choral music in all its forms to obtain this CD.

My favorites are the Winter Hymn, the Grigorjeva and the Schnittke selections, though the other tracks featured on this disc deserve acclaim just as much, if only for the fact that the choir performs indefatigably throughout! If you are looking for choir music that emulates a variety of moods and never really ceases to be ethereal and relaxing, I highly recommend this CD. And if you have started with Vol. 1 of the series, the purchase of this CD is practically not up for debate.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They've done it again!, March 11, 2005

By	J D Wilder (Mpls. MN) - See all my reviews

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir with Paul Hillier was memorable in the first Baltic Voices recording, so it would be hard to say that they have outdone themselves, but they have come close. They have discovered many composers-many very worthy composers-to the world in this recording. The Choir is brilliant and the very talented Mr. Hillier puts them to excellent use. They can make anything sound good, but with this music, they almost don't need to try. The music by Galina Grigorjeva was the most stunning, but I also found the Schnittke delightful. These two recordings are for anyone who wants to hear the beautiful things going on in modern choral music.