The creative work of Juozas Tallat-Kelpša (1889-1949), similarly to many other significant Lithuanian composers of the period - Juozas Naujalis, Česlovas Sasnauskas, Mikas Petrauskas, Stasys Šimkus - was closely connected to his work as a choir director and conductor. Simple, tuneful choral and solo songs, favored by the performers, constitute the largest part of his oeuvre. As of the majority of the Lithuanian composers-choir leaders, Juozas Tallat-Kelpša's compositions were displaying traditional values. Songs for solo voice and choir constitute the main body of Juozas Tallat-Kelpša oeuvre.
Renata Varanavičiūtė
