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:: Track 1

Arvo Part: Summa for Strings (3mins 43secs)
Album: Fratres
Record label / Catalogue number: Telarc #80387
Web Link: http://www.arvopart.org/

:: Track 2

Jaak & Mart Johanson: Mu Suda Arka Ules (4 mins 14 secs)
Album: Pohja Vahemang
Record label / Catalogue number: Johanson Brothers (self-release)
Web Link: http://www.johanson.ee/

:: Track 3

Veljo Tormis: St Catherine's Day Songs: Dance (4 mins 00secs)
Album: Casting a Spell
Record label / Catalogue number: EMI Records All429
Web Link: http://www.emic.kul.ee/InglE/composers/Tormis,%20Veljo.htm

A friend in Estonia sent me 'Pohja Vahemang' Their vocal harmonies are gorgeous. I'd thoroughly recommend it, as it is very evocative of this enchanting corner of Europe.
Scott, Hurstbridge, Australia

I can't believe it! I listened to Jaak Johansen and fell off my stool!
Cuthbert, Brentford

what an inspirational listing. I've just listened to some Jaak Johansen - what an undiscovered treasure!!!!
Leslie, Northwich