Various Composers - Undulations. 21st Century Latvian Piano Music (Reinis Zariņš)

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1. Andris Dzenītis - Pacietība / Patience
2. Santa Ratniece - muqarnas
3. Andris Dzenītis - Skaidrība / Clarity
4. Matiss Cudars - drive
5. Andris Dzenītis - Laikagraudi / Timegrains
6. Linda Leimane - Undulations
7. Andris Dzenītis - Drosme / Courage
8. Krists Auznieks - Karmīns / Carmine
9. Andris Dzenītis - Sirsnība / Heartiness
10. Andrejs Selickis - Ave Maria
11. Imants Zemzaris - Tēma ar variācijām / Theme with variations
12. Arturs Maskats - Es negleznošu – bildi… / I would not paint — a picture…
13. Arturs Maskats - Mazs Trakums zaļā Pavasarī… / A little Madness in the Spring…
14. Arturs Maskats - Dievs, kad vakars atnāks, kad mīļotais no kara atnāks… / Боже, Боже, коли вечер прийде, коли милий із війни приїде
15. Imants Zemzaris - Skicējums (Zaļais) / Sketch (Green)
16. Georgs Pelēcis - Plaukstošais jasmīns / Flowering Jasmine
17. Andrejs Selickis - Dziesma Debesu Dzimtenei / Hymn to the Heavenly Homeland

Reinis Zariņš, piano

Date: 2026

Label: SKANi

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In a new double CD set, acclaimed pianist Reinis Zariņš presents a curated survey of 21st-century Latvian solo piano compositions. Following studies at Yale University and the Royal Academy of Music in London, Zariņš returned to Latvia, where he has actively commissioned and premiered works by leading contemporary national figures, including Pēteris Vasks, Andris Dzenītis, and Ēriks Ešenvalds. Dedicated to exploring his cultural heritage through music, Zariņš has centered much of his discography on compatriot composers. His significant contributions to national culture have earned him five Latvia Grand Music Awards and the prestigious Order of the Three Stars, the country's highest state distinction.

Born in Riga in 1985, pianist Reinis Zariņš began his musical training at age seven, eventually studying at the J. Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, Yale School of Music, and London's Royal Academy of Music under renowned mentors like Boris Berman and Christopher Elton. A top prize winner in eleven international competitions, including the Smetana Competition, Zariņš maintains an active career as a soloist and chamber musician across Europe, North America, and South Africa. He has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and Wigmore Hall, and collaborated with icons like Pierre Boulez and Peter Eötvös. Recognized as Latvia's Radio Interpreter of the Year and a recipient of the Great Music Award, Zariņš is celebrated for bridging contemporary and classical repertoires.