Arvids Zilinskis: Piano Concerto in E minor

Arvīds Žilinskis (1905-1983)

Piano Concerto in E minor

I. Moderato 0:00​
II. Andante con moto quasi barcarola 10:36​
III. Allegro molto 18:50​

Maris Svinka, piano
Latvian Symphony Orchestra
Janis Zirnis, conductor

Arvīds Žilinskis (1905 - 1983) was a Latvian pianist and composer, graduated from the Latvian Conservatory in 1927 as a pianist and 1933 as a composer studying with Jazeps Vitols. He taught as the People's Conservatory in Riga from 1927-1937 and then at the Latvian State Conservatory. His works include The Golden Horse, Blow Wind, Blow!, Spriditis (ballet), Chippolino (ballet), a piano concerto, a horn Concerto, a violin concerto, and musical comedies: In the Country of Blue Lakes, 6 Little Drummers, Guys from Aruber Beach, Mystery of Red Marble, 6 cantatas, and pieces for violin, organ, piano, as well as songs. He also composed the first Latvian musical comedies.