Arvo Pärt's Salve Regina is a profound Marian anthem composed in 2001, exemplifying his distinctive tintinnabuli style - a technique he developed in the 1970s that combines two voices, one moving stepwise (melodic) and one sounding the tonic triad (tintinnabuli). The work sets the traditional Latin hymn "Salve Regina" for mixed choir (SATB) and organ, continuing the rich tradition of Marian antiphons that dates back to medieval times. The piece was commissioned by the Essen Cathedral Chapter to celebrate the 75th birthday of Bishop Hubert Luthe and the 1150th annivers… read more
Arvo Pärt's Salve Regina is a profound Marian anthem composed in 2001, exemplifying his distinctive tintinnabuli style - a technique he develope… read more
Arvo Pärt's Salve Regina is a profound Marian anthem composed in 2001, exemplifying his distinctive tintinnabuli style - a technique he developed in the 1970s that combines two voic… read more
Arvo Pärt (11 September 1935) is an Estonian composer of classical and sacred music. Since the late 1970s, Pärt has worked in a minimalist style that employs his self-invented compositional technique, tintinnabuli. His music is in part inspired by Gregorian chant. Pärt has been the most performed living composer in the world for 5 consecutive years. Arvo Pärt was born in Paide, Järva County, Estonia. His musical studies began in 1954 at the Tallinn Music Secondary School, interrupted less than a year later while he fulfilled his National Service obligation as oboist and side-drummer… read more
Arvo Pärt (11 September 1935) is an Estonian composer of classical and sacred music. Since the late 1970s, Pärt has worked in a minimalist style that employs his self-invented compositional… read more
Arvo Pärt (11 September 1935) is an Estonian composer of classical and sacred music. Since the late 1970s, Pärt has worked in a minimalist style that employs his self-invented compositional technique, tintinnabuli. His music is in part… read more