As a follow-up to my previous piano duet, here is the second of Čiurlionis' symphonic poems, and his final completed orchestral work. Like Miške before it, Jūra is a breathtakingly grand musical interpretation of the Lithuanian landscapes that inspired so much of his creative work. It invokes imagery of calm waters, violent storms, the rolling and crashing of waves, and the sky above, all in free sonata form.
My arrangement is derived from the altered/incomplete score edited by Eduardus Balsys that was most commonly played through the 20th century. Although it differs from the composer's original intent, I still believe this version is just as beautiful and enjoyable as later, critical edi...