Born in 1957, Maskats serves as a Professor of Composition at the Jazeps Vitols Academy of Music in Riga . His music is often inspired by Latin culture, French poetry, and the world of dance .
His most famous work, which was a finalist in the prestigious London Masterprize competition . It is a vibrant, symphonic take on the traditional dance, often described as vibrating on a "hot pole" . Arturs_Maskats.part2.rar
Maskats has written significant instrumental concertos, including his recent Accordion Concerto (2021) and the Concerto Grosso . Born in 1957, Maskats serves as a Professor
He is a master of the human voice, with works like "Salve Regina" and numerous settings of poetry by authors like Emily Dickinson and Paul Verlaine . The Composer’s Profile: Born in 1957