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Estonia (1935 – present)

Arvo Pärt (born 11 September 1935 in Paide) is an Estonian composer, often identified with the school of minimalism and more specifically, that of “holy minimalism” or “sacred minimalism”. He is considered a pioneer of this style, along with contemporaries Henryk Górecki and John Tavener.

In these days Arvo Pärt is best known for his choral works, which he started to produce in the 80s, after his emigration from former Soviet Union to Germany, Berlin. Before that he had written his most recognized works from the 70s - Fratres (premiered by Gidon Kremer in version for violin and piano. In original “Fratres” score Pärt only indicated the pitch and rhythm, the choice of instruments is left to the performers), Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Briten and Tabula Rasa. In 1978 Pärt composed

Spiegel im Spiegel (Mirror in Mirror).

Spiegel im Spiegel is recognized as a work of his own composition style called “tintinnabuli” (from the Latin word “tinnitus” - tinkling). Melodic voice of violin conducts a dialogue with the “tinkly” voice of the piano in this piece. There are several versions of “Spiegel im Spiegel” - it can be performed (from the mentioned above) with the viola or cello and even with the French horn or clarinet. Spiegel im Spiegel was used many times in film (movie) soundtracks, e. g. by directors Jean-Luc Godard, Guy Ritchie and Mike Nichols.

Arvo Pärt’s oeuvre is generally divided into two periods.

His early works ranged from rather severe neo-classical styles influenced by Shostakovich, Prokofiev and Bartók.

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calamityjk wrote:
yesterday morning

Für Alina is beautiful and haunting.

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EvgeniySurreal wrote:
Friday evening

dark 'n' divine

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iHateWaffles wrote:
Friday afternoon

You guys need to stop listening to Spiegel im Spiegel so much. He does have other music besides Spiegel im Spiegel, you know.

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JoostW wrote:
last week

The essence of music. Incredible. <3

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mweidner wrote:
12 days ago

Do it, man.

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LordRama wrote:
13 days ago

My parents would like this stuff. I should get them some for Christmas.

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Reevaluation wrote:
19 days ago

"Tintinnabuli is the mathematically exact connection from one line to another.....tintinnabuli is the rule where the melody and the accompaniment [accompanying voice]...is one. One plus one, it is one - it is not two. This is the secret of this technique." - from a conversation between Arvo Pärt and Antony Pitts recorded for BBC Radio 3 at the Royal Academy of Music in London on March 29, 2000, as printed in the liner notes of the Naxos Records release of Passio.

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zephryan wrote:
20 days ago

The Ludus section of Tabula Rasa is the most totally amazing piece of music ever!!

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MegatonShot wrote:
last month

tabula rasa is the saddest jam of a lifetime

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gEEEERa wrote:
last month

or this one http://www.last.fm/music/Arvo+P%C3%A4rt/+images/36828357

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robertsona_last wrote:
last month

i am listening to tabula rasa (the cd) for the first time. omg

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dante_portinari wrote:
last month

By the way, people, please vote for his photograph with a bell! It's the best one! http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/Arvo+P%C3%A4rt/+images/262735

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dante_portinari wrote:
last month

He is the only one from my current top ten musicians who is still alive. Long live Arvo Pärt! :)

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connorolthuis wrote:
last month

<3 u babe.

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pdever wrote:
last month

try Arbos

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trailingcone wrote:
last month

i don't like asking this, but....where to start?

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Nightwork wrote:
last month

Just what I was looking for.. for a long time.

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gEEEERa wrote:
last month

aaggh fuck it, they all fucking own

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gEEEERa wrote:
last month

nono wait kanon pokajanen ftw

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gEEEERa wrote:
last month

nono wait Spiegel im Spiegel ftw

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