Latvian Composer Toms Auniņš – “Our House is on Fire” Review
Latvian Composer Toms Auniņš Scores Ukrainian Film “Our House is on Fire”
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the soundtrack album, featuring Latvian musicians, is generating buzz as a potential contender for Latvia’s “Golden Microphone” award.
Film Premiere adn Soundtrack Release
The Ukrainian film “Our House is on Fire” premiered at the international film festival “Molodyst” in Kyiv. Latvian composer Toms Auniņš authored the film’s music, which has now been released as a dedicated soundtrack album.
Musical Collaboration and Key Performers
The recording of the soundtrack featured a collaboration of talented musicians. Violinist Viktorija Zhukova, cellist Undine Balode, and pianist Ēvalds Lazarevičs contributed to the album. While predominantly instrumental, the song “Divnaja godina po vsim svitu stala” features vocals by Anastasija Pustovita.
Auniņš’ Previous Award and potential Nomination
This latest work positions Auniņš as a strong candidate for the Latvian Music Recording of the Year Award, known as the “Golden Microphone,” in the “instrumental or cross-genre music” category. Auniņš previously won this award in 2022 for the original music he created with director Vladislavas Nastavševa for the play ”Blood Wedding”.
Background on Toms Auniņš
Toms Auniņš is a well-established figure in Latvian arts. He is known for his work in electronic music, as well as composing music for theater and cinema. He has also achieved recognition as an actor and director, showcasing a diverse range of creative talents.