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Reinis Zarins, Trio Palladio

Format: Digital

This album by pianist Reinis Zarins and the Trio Palladio is a special personal tribute to composer Arvo Pärt, one of the most influential composers of our time. The album features Pärt's timeless piano works and a selection of his chamber music works, including the famous "For Alina", "Fratres" and "Mirror in the Mirror" and his early works. The programme also includes two works by Latvian composers, Georgs Pelecis and Andrejs Selickis, both of whom have been strongly influenced by the example and ideas of Arvo Pärt. These two works, which were composed in 2025 for Arvo Pärt's 90th birthday, are presented here in their premiere recording. Since his concert debut at the age of nine, Latvian pianist Reinis Zarins has performed as a concert soloist, recitalist and chamber musician throughout Europe, North America and the Far East. He has participated in prestigious music festivals such as the Lucerne Festival and his thoughtful virtuosity has captivated audiences at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw and other venues. Reinis has collaborated with leading orchestras such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra and with world-class conductors. He performs regularly in his native Latvia and has been awarded the Grand Music Award of his country five times, as well as the Order of the Three Stars. Trio Palladio consists of three leading Latvian soloists, dedicated chamber musicians and acclaimed recording artists: violinist Eva Bindere, cellist Kristina Blaumane and pianist Reinis Zarins. All three are winners of the Grand Music Prize of Latvia and in 2024 they received this prestigious prize as a trio. Their first album - Peteris Vasks' Music for Piano Trio - was named Gramophone Editor's Choice. Trio Palladio is known for its conceptual programmes featuring classical, romantic and contemporary works, with special attention to music by Latvian and Baltic composers.

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