Arvo Pärt

dollarsandcents · 08-05-2009, 05:49 AM

Arvo Pärt, any of y'all fans?

I'm new and couldn't see much about him, ideal opportunity to make people aware of this guys amazing music. He's a modern Estonian classical composer with some pretty amazing compositions. Mainly minimalistic but epic (sounds a bit contradictory no?) pieces which are a joy to listen to, really atmospheric and perfect for relaxing. I wouldn't be too scared if you're not a keen classical music fan, I'd say he's the sort of composer who could make a sceptic become a fan.

Anyway, good things to start with would probably be:

Te Deum and Tabula Rasa.

Any other members have any favourite compositions?

I'd post links to CD covers and links to YouTube but I'm currently working my way out of the newbie straight jacket which restricts me to using text only.

Schizotypic · 08-05-2009, 07:32 AM

Yes, I love Arvo Pärt. I just listened to Alina again yesterday actually.

desylina · 08-10-2009, 09:06 AM

I really like his Te Deum for chorus and orchestra. You can listen to some of it on Amazon and see if you like it. It's a nice introduction and not too far gone from traditional classical music.

Arvo Pärt

Eberger0001 · 09-03-2009, 12:58 PM

I have Tabula Rasa and De Pacem. I like both of them, but Da Pacem a bit more for some reason. I'd like to get Lamentate; I hear it's beautiful.

mysticalfairy · 09-06-2009, 01:04 PM

All of his work is pretty amazing

08-05-2009, 05:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
dollarsandcents more tea vicar? Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England Posts: 192	Arvo Pärt Arvo Pärt, any of y'all fans? I'm new and couldn't see much about him, ideal opportunity to make people aware of this guys amazing music. He's a modern Estonian classical composer with some pretty amazing compositions. Mainly minimalistic but epic (sounds a bit contradictory no?) pieces which are a joy to listen to, really atmospheric and perfect for relaxing. I wouldn't be too scared if you're not a keen classical music fan, I'd say he's the sort of composer who could make a sceptic become a fan. Anyway, good things to start with would probably be: Te Deum and Tabula Rasa. Any other members have any favourite compositions? I'd post links to CD covers and links to YouTube but I'm currently working my way out of the newbie straight jacket which restricts me to using text only.

09-03-2009, 12:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Eberger0001 Groupie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 18	I have Tabula Rasa and De Pacem. I like both of them, but Da Pacem a bit more for some reason. I'd like to get Lamentate; I hear it's beautiful. __________________ Manifesto!!!

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mysticalfairy Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6	All of his work is pretty amazing __________________ Ephemeral Mists - ambient music The synthetic dream foundation Abandoned Toys - new age music

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08-10-2009, 09:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
desylina Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indonesia Posts: 72	I really like his Te Deum for chorus and orchestra. You can listen to some of it on Amazon and see if you like it. It's a nice introduction and not too far gone from traditional classical music. Arvo Pärt