Although Juozas Pakalnis (1912-1948) lived only 35 years, he has left a distinct mark in the history of Lithuanian music as a conductor, performer, pedagogue and most significantly - a composer, author of a ballet "Fiancée". Juozas Pakalnis' output consists of solo and choral songs, chamber and symphonic works, unfinished opera and his largest composition - a ballet. The composers' idiom is close to late romanticism, his compositions abound in colourful instrumentation, vigorous rhythms and lyrical melodies akin to Lithuanian folk music.
Renata Varanavičiūtė
