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A collection of solo piano music conjuring soundscapesof changing timbres and tonal hues conveying thebeauty of Baltic culture. The Latvian Lucija Garuta(1902-1977) and the Estonian Ester Magi (1922-2021)are two of the most important pianist composers of theirgeneration. Exploring their similarities and differencesis an album of virtuosic pianism that encapsulates theessence of Baltic song, a deep connection to nature andthe mysterious world of Baltic folklore. Album Tracks 1. Legenda 2. Etudes for the Sostenuto Pedal~I. Seru melodija (A Serious Melody) 3. Etudes for the Sostenuto Pedal~II. Teika (Fairy Tale) 4. Etudes for the Sostenuto Pedal~III. Zvani (Bells) 5. Etudes for the Sostenuto Pedal~IV. Pasaka par zenu ar brinumkokliti (The Legend of The Boy and The Kokle) 6. Meditacija (Meditation) 7. 4 Preludes~No. 1 in B minor 8. 4 Preludes~No. 2 in E major 9. 4 Preludes~No. 3 in C sharp minor 10. 4 Preludes~No. 4 in D flat major 11. 3 Kolm merepilti (3 Sea Tableaux)~I. Allegro 12. 3 Kolm merepilti (3 Sea Tableaux)~II. Adagio con moto 13. 3 Kolm merepilti (3 Sea Tableaux)~III. Vivo 14. Kassari kadakad (Junipers of Kassari) 15. 10 Piano Pieces~No. 2. Etude 16. 10 Piano Pieces~No. 6. Helletus (Herding Call) 17. 10 Piano Pieces~No. 4. Ku-ku (Cuckoo) 18. 10 Piano Pieces~No. 3. Murelaul (Trouble Song) 19. 10 Piano Pieces~No. 1. Ööbik (Nightingale) 20. 10 Piano Pieces~No. 7. Polka-Mazurka 21. 10 Piano Pieces~No. 8. Väike Vals (Little Waltz) 22. Vana kannel (The Ancient Kannel)