Brief notes
Balsys
Violin Concerto No. 1; Reflections of the Sea; Dramatic Frescoes
Dzeraldas Bidva (violin), Indre Baikstyte (piano); Lithuanian National Symphony/Modestas Pitrenas
Ondine ODE 1358-2 Balsys is a key figure in Lithuania but not yet hugely known internationally. This recording makes a real case for his rich, colourful orchestral scores, which have a touch of Sibelius about them. (FP) ★★★★
Beethoven
Symphony No. 7; The Creatures of Prometheus
Freiburg Baroque Orchestra/ Gottfried von der Goltz
Nothing is left in the locker in these terrifically raw and punchy performances of a much loved symphony and all-too-rarely heard ballet. Tempos plod a little here and there
