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Vytautas Miskinis

Born: 1954. Living in: Lithuania
As a composer Miskinis is very popular in Lithuania and abroad. He has written over 400 secular and about 150 religious works, and over 100 folk song arrangements for various ensembles. As a result of many years of work with "Azuoliukas" choir, songs for children constitute a large part of his oeuvre. Being open to the tendencies of the day, the composer also pays great attention to the age and the abilities of the singer. His works display close connection between music and text. His religious music is mostly based on Latin texts. Texture of his works is melodic-harmonic, with elements of polyphony, aleatoric and sonoristic effects.

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Vytautas Miskinis : Choral Anthology 1

Vytautas Miskinis (b.1954) is a Lithuanian music composer, conductor and professor, who has been Choir Director of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre conservatory since 1985. His output encompasses over 400 secular, and around 150 sacred, works; in addition to over 100 folk song arrangements. Miskinis was Artistic Director of Azuoliukas youth choir, and music for children constitutes a large part of his work. His music is characterised by polyphonic and melodic material, as well as aleatoric and sonoristic effects. His works have become popular both in Lithuania and abroad. Textbin English

Songlist: At this Time of My Parting, I Am Here, Jubilate, O Nata Lux, Omnis Terra Adoret Te, The Night