| 作曲者 | Peteris Vasks (b. 1946)・ヴァスクス |
| タイトル | String Quartet No. 3 |
| 出版社 | Schott（ショット） |
| 楽器編成 | string quartet |
| 品番 | 9790001120678 |
| 難易度 | 上級 |
| 形状 | 104 ページ・中綴じ |
| 演奏時間 | 27分 |
| 作曲年 | 1995年 |
| 出版年 | 2001年 |
| 出版番号 | ED 8640 |
| ISMN | 9790001120678 |
‘Christmas – Peace on Earth’ is the leading motive of the String Quartet, a tenet of faith as well as an expression of hope. In the first part of the work Vasks uses themes from a well-known Christmas carol, while the second part is strongly influenced by Latvian folksongs and dances. The third section, with a chromaticiscm strongly reminiscent of Shostakovitch, investigates and questions the feasibility of any peace in our society. The final, calm and slightly melancholy section symbolizes ‘Peace on Earth’ by means of sonorous sustained choirs.
I Moderato - II Allegro energico - III Adagio - IV Moderato · Allegro