Arvo Pärt (born 1935) is without doubt one of the best-known and
–loved composer of today. His highly personal style, influenced by
Gregorian Chant, is based on slowly shifting patterns, tintinnabuli
(little bells), creating a meditative and hallucinatory effect, a
visionary world of spiritual contemplation. Pärt’s sacred choral works
enjoy a huge popularity with both the traditional classical audience as
well as an open- minded new generation.
This new recording presents two of Pärt’s choral masterworks: the
Stabat Mater and Magnificat, as well as the Maria-Antifonen and the Nunc
Dimittis, all dealing with the complex emotions of Maria, Mother of
God, in deepest sorrow and bliss.
Excellent performances by Le Nuove Musiche, conducted by Krijn
Koetsveld, who delivered a remarkable achievement in recording the
complete Madrigals by Monteverdi for Brilliant Classics. Their
experience in performing Renaissance vocal music is paying off in these
deeply felt performances of 20th century choral masterworks.
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