4 FORCES (2022)

 

for wind band

 

Duration 16’-17’

 

Commissioned by the Lithuanian Symphonic Wind Orchestra

 

Premiered on November 17th, 2022 at the festival “Baltic Music Days” in Kaunas Philharmonic Hall by the Lithuanian Symphonic Wind Orchestra, conductor Karolis Variakojis.


PROGRAM NOTES, VIEW EXCERPTS OF THE SCORE 1, 2, 3, 4

 

Part I “GRAVITY”

 


Part II “ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE”

 


Part III “WEAK FORCE”

 


Part IV “NUCLEAR FORCE”


 

PING PONG CONCERTO (2011)

 

For chamber orchestra and ping pong game

 

Duration varies between 11 and 15 minutes

 

Ping Pong Concerto was premiered on 11-11-2011 in Vilnius, Lithuania by St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra, conductor Donatas Katkus. Ping Pong players: composers Rytis Mažulis, Ričardas Kabelis, Mindaugas Urbaitis, Marius Salynas and soloist Sigutė Trimakaitė

 

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POLARITIES (2008)

For Piccolo/Flute, Oboe, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trombone, Piano, Percussion (1), 2 Violins, Viola, Violoncello and Contrabass

Duration 13'

Commissioned by MATA festival (NYC)

Premiered on April 2nd, 2008 at MATA festival in NYC by The Knights Chamber Orchestra. Conductor Eric Jacobsen

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PERPETUAL PULSING TRANSIENCE (2007)

Amžinai pulsuojantis laikinumas

For 6 Accordions and large ensemble: 3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone Quintet (2 Alto, 2 Tenor and Baritone),
2 Bassoons, 2 Trumpets, Bass Trombone, Percussion (1), Piano, 2 Violoncellos and Contrabass

Duration 11'40"

Commissioned by conductor Daniel Gazon (Belgium)

Premiered on March 23rd, 2007 in Mons and on March 24th in Brussels (Belgium) by the Orchestra of Royal Conservatory of Mons (Belgium). Conductor Daniel Gazon


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COMPLETELY EMBRACED BY THE BEAUTY OF EMPTINESS (2006)

Apglėbtas tuštumos grožio



For 2 Flutes, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Percussion (1 Performer: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Tam-tam, Bamboo Chimes, Crotales, Marimba), Harp, Piano, 2 Violins, Viola and Violoncello

Duration 10'10"

Commissioned by ERGO ensemble (Canada)

Premiered on September 27th, 2006 at CBC Glenn Gould Studio (Toronto, Canada) by ERGO ensemble. Conductor Alex Pauk


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It is available on the CD “Horizons”. Order HERE.