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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.
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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Kayna22 wrote:
love Arvo P\u00e4rt,anyone wanna webcam chat? the link is in my profile.
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Kayna22 wrote:
love Arvo P\u00e4rt,anyone wanna webcam chat? the link is in my profile.
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dronesandtones wrote:
ouch! so harsh, iHateWaffles. Sometimes this stuff is hard to find, no? And you shouldn't hate. Hate is bad for you.
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iHateWaffles wrote:
@Cthulhu420 There is no way you have "everything" he has ever composed. The man's written over a hundred pieces of work, the only thing people find and listen to is Alina? Same goes for Cage and Reich. It doesn't matter who has more, they all have top albums that are overplayed. People are just lazy. The only things they can find are his basic works... 12 albums... ones you seem to think are "everything". So, all I'm saying is that people need to stop being so damn lazy and actually go buy his works instead of downloading the very few works he has available on the internet.
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Arkhaeopteryx wrote:
Judging by the "24 preludes for a fugue" documentary, he seems to be a gentle and sweet man in addition to being a pure musical genius.
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duniavi wrote:
minimalist so beautiful.
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Cthulhu420 wrote:
@iHatewaffles He's not exactly prolific. I think I've probably found everything he has ever composed, the collection leaves me mostly just dying for more. Other modern composers like Cage, or Reich, have written literally dozens more pieces than Part.
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JonzoBird wrote:
His everything work is magnificent.
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FarCrysss wrote:
His choral work is magnificent.
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ThineDoor wrote:
It's true. Labelling Part as a "minimalist" implies that other contemporary composers whose works have less of an atmospheric affinity with Gregorian/Medieval music and more of an modern, institutional paradigm produce works that are more complicated. It seems to me that most most atonal composers either write music that is more dynamically varied (but not necessarily more "complex") or subscribe to an arbitrarily elaborate system of composition that, usually, minimizes original innovation. And I love the "Credo" of his Berliner Messe.
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redevil1990 wrote:
Alina +
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LordRama wrote:
For everyone who <3s our buddy Woofit: http://www.last.fm/group/WoofWoofit
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WoofWoofit wrote:
With a nod and a wink here comes Woofit with a further cautionary insight on Tarmacian life exclusively for the benefit of his esteemed and erudite last fm brethren. Tarmacians only see art as function, only in relation to add to status, bank balance or room layout. It must not challange, or worst of all, mean anything (although they will expound at great length to tell you it does). Banality is king on planet Tarmac. Woofit implores all solipsists of the world to unite.
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30 second previews.
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Close pals of Woofit will know that Woofit has recently returned from the Planet Tarmac and is recording his observations exclusively for the Last FM collective - Many Tarmacians have become obsessed with the cult of celebrity. There are some who long to be plucked out of obscurity and attain celebrity status. It has become increasingly difficult to define what is a celebrity on Tarmac as it is possible to ascend to the position of celebrity from association with a recognised and established celebrity or via reality television. This is of great concern to the elite celebrities who do not wish their elevated social status to be contaminated by what they consider to be under qualified , limited shelf life (just over 15 minutes in some cases) lesser celebrities.
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The elite or A list celebrities decided that they should define their status in terms of popularity and wealth , thus creating a recognised hierarchy for celebrities to adhere to. Lesser celebrities would know their place and would rarely encounter a celebrity from the upper echelons of fame. More recently lower status celebrities, particularly those of middle caste status have united with the lower caste celebrities and have taken direct and sometimes violent action to overthrow the elite celebrities. The response by the elite celebrities was to declare a state of emergency, introduce martial law and employ death squads to eliminate the ring leaders. It is not unknown on Tarmac for a lesser celebrity to be dragged out of a televised film or music award ceremony and unceremoniously shot.
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SirAlecHendrix wrote:
calling Arvo Pärt a composer of "minimalism" is pure thinking in pigeonholes IMHO. one of his rare 'minimalist' compositions is his lesser known Sarah Was Ninety Years Old. a more precise musical term for one of his creative periods is new simplicity, see New Simplicity.
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Queenofchance wrote:
so beautiful!!! aaaah!!
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calamityjk wrote:
Für Alina is beautiful and haunting.
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"Vereinte Klassik" Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
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The Hilliard Ensemble - Arvo Pärt: Passio
Perth Concert Hall, Perth, Australia
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Ars Nova Copenhagen
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hiarctow wrote about Arvo Pärt in Síol Na Gréine - "Nihil" available as free download. Sunday evening
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hiarctow wrote about Arvo Pärt in Mushin, from HI.ARC.TOW - download debut album free. Sunday evening
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hiarctow wrote about Arvo Pärt in Beithíoch - "An Sealgaire", download new album free. Sunday evening
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Síol Na Gréine - "Nihil" available as free download
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