Arvo Part says he found his musical voice by letting everything unimportant fall away. His heartfelt directness has made him one of today's best-loved composers. We'll hear a concert performance of ...
The low-pitched drones, pinging bells and blossoming voices that populate the sacred choral and instrumental works on Tractus tend to lower my blood pressure. The music allows room to breathe deeply.
Since finding his artistic voice in the late 1960s, Arvo Pärt has opened a window into a world of spiritual ideals and aspirations, and attracted many fans along the way. The music on this new disc -- ...
Clive Gillinson, artistic director of Carnegie Hall in New York, told ERR that Arvo Pärt is one of the greatest musical influencers of our time all around the world. Earlier this year a special ...
Pierce hasn’t been alone in declaring a fidelity to Pärt. In 2009, former Public Image Ltd bassist Jah Wobble cited Pärt as his choice of Sunday morning music. He was moved to tears while listening.
The Estonian composer's contemplative yet powerful music has found popularity beyond the borders of classical music. He's making a rare appearance... The Silence And Awe Of Arvo Pärt The Silence And ...
The new album of music by Arvo Pärt, Tractus, seems to put an arm around you and whisper, "In troubled times, music can help." Known for his serene, slow-moving music, the 88-year-old Estonian ...