Estonian composer Arvo Pärt has, for the fifth year running, been given the title of the “world’s most performed living composer” by the classical music […]
Arvo Pärt is the world’s most performed living composer fifth year running Read More
On 10 December, a new work by composer Arvo Pärt – called “Kleine Litanel”, created for a cappella mixed choir – will premiere in the
A new work by Arvo Pärt premieres in Vienna Read More
The Estonian National Broadcasting and the Arvo Pärt Centre have released a new album with Arvo Pärt’s music for children. Entitled “Songs from Childhood”, the
Arvo Pärt’s music for children released Read More
A new documentary, produced by Accentus Music and directed by German film director Günter Atteln, follows composer Arvo Pärt over a one-year period in his
“The Lost Paradise” – a new film about Arvo Pärt to be released in September Read More
In mid-June, the president of the Republic of Austria, Heinz Fischer, ceremonially presented the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art, Austria’s highest decoration for remarkable
Arvo Pärt awarded the Austrian decoration for science and art Read More
As the world celebrates its most performed living composer, Arvo Pärt’s 80th jubilee this year, an equally influential artist, Robert Wilson, is paying his homage
The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir will perform at the Serenade! International Choral Series in Washington, DC, in March. Following the success of its all-Arvo Pärt
Estonian philharmonics to perform in Washington Read More
Estonian composer Arvo Pärt has, for the fourth year running, been given the title of the “world’s most performed living composer” by the classical music
Arvo Pärt is the world’s most performed living composer fourth year running Read More
The events that helped Estonian culture to punch above its weight in 2014. 1. The continuing global success of Arvo Pärt’s music At the beginning
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The Japan Art Association in Tokyo presented Arvo Pärt with the prestigious Praemium Imperiale cultural award on 15 October. The award is considered equal to
