Sounds emanating love – the story of Arvo Pärt
Estonians are proud of Pärt because he is a world-famous Estonian. Fame creates respect. But when we look more closely, his compositions address everyone, attempting …
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Arvo Pärt is the world’s most performed living composer eighth year running
The Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt, has, for the eighth year in a row, been given the title of the “world’s most performed living composer” by …
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Arvo Pärt is awarded in Poland
Estonian composer Arvo Pärt was awarded the Golden Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis – the highest cultural prize in Poland; in addition, the …
Gallery: The Arvo Pärt heritage centre opens in Estonia
A new, Spanish-designed centre, introducing Estonian composer Arvo Pärt’s creative heritage to both domestic and international visitors, opens its doors on 17 October. Designed by …
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Arvo Pärt’s symphonies released by ECM
ECM Records has released a new album, “Arvo Pärt: The Symphonies”, featuring all four symphonies by the Estonian maestro. The orchestral works from the composer’s different …
“Adam’s Passion” – a unique cooperation by Arvo Pärt and Robert Wilson premieres in Berlin
Three years after its premiere in Tallinn, the Estonian capital, a joint venture of Arvo Pärt and Robert Wilson reaches the Berlin Concert House. In …
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Arvo Pärt is the world’s most performed living composer seventh year running
The Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt, has, for the seventh year in a row, been given the title of the “world’s most performed living composer” by …
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Pope Francis awards Arvo Pärt with the Ratzinger Prize
On 18 November, Pope Francis presented the Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt, the Ratzinger Prize in the Vatican. The Ratzinger Prize is designed to honour outstanding …
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Arvo Pärt’s music a “deathbed favourite”, a Scottish study says
According to the investigation conducted by a Scotland-based theatre company, the music of the Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt, is a preferred choice by patients in …
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Arvo Pärt wins the Ratzinger Prize
The Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt, the world’s most performed living composer, has been honoured with the Ratzinger Prize, presented in the Vatican. The Joseph Ratzinger …
