The Lithuanian
Accordion Quintet Cantus was formed in 1996, and all the five
artists graduated at the Lithuanian Academy of Music (majoring
in Accordion), in Vilnius (Lithuania). They all are past national
accordion champions before forming the accordion quintet Cantus.
The quintet has won many international awards, including: 2nd
place in Italy at the 1996 Citta
di Castelfidardo International Accordion Competition, 1st
prize at the 1998 International Accordion festival in Innsbruck,
2nd prize at the 1999 Citta
di Castelfidardo, 1st prize at the 2000 International Accordion
Competition Pianello Val Tidone and 2nd prize in the International
Chamber Music competition Contessa Tina Orsi Anguissola Scotti.
Cantus, which actively promotes
the accordion in Lithuania, has a new accordion repertoire collaborating
with modern Lithuanian composers and participates at various national
and international competitions, etc.
I am always glad to receive recordings
of accordion ensembles, as I believe there can never be too many
of these. Actually, the majority of recordings sent to me are
either accordion soloists, orchestras or bands, but not so many
ensembles. Personally, I love the sound of the accordion ensemble,
as they can be a powerful musical "apparatus" so to speak.
With the Cantus accordion quintet
CD, be ready for some fine, fine music making. For this recording
they have selected a really nice variety of classical and modern
compositions. "Eloquent", "rich" and "refined" - these would be
the words to describe Cantus in short.
The Accordion quintet Cantus is
a highly professional accordion ensemble. A high degree of performing
culture is a distinguishing feature of this ensemble. Their tonal
control, refined sensitivity and deep understanding of the music
they perform are all qualities ensuring exquisite musical experience
with the accordion quintet Cantus. Do hear them!
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