Description
Arvo Pärt: In Principio – ECM New Series Classical Choral CD
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- UPC: 028947669906
- Product Type: Music CD
- Brand Name: ECM New Series
- MPN: ECM 2050 / 476 6990
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Contemporary Classical, Choral, Holy Minimalism
- Composer: Arvo Pärt
- Conductor: Tõnu Kaljuste
- Performers: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
- Release Year: 2009
- Country of Manufacture: Germany
Product Features
- Format: CD, Album, O-Card Slipcase with Jewel Case
- Label: ECM Records
- Producer: Manfred Eicher
- Total Runtime: Approx. 73 minutes
- Language: Latin, Italian, German (Vocals)
Overview
English: In Principio is a profound collection of works by the world-renowned Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, released under the prestigious ECM New Series label. This album showcases Pärt’s "tintinnabuli" style—a compositional method inspired by the ringing of bells and Gregorian chant. Featuring five major choral and orchestral works, the album opens with the powerful, multi-movement title track based on the Gospel of John. Conducted by long-time collaborator Tõnu Kaljuste and performed by Estonia’s leading ensembles, this recording offers a transcendent listening experience that bridges the gap between ancient spiritual tradition and modern classical music.
Eesti (Estonian): In Principio on sügavmõtteline teoste kogumik maailmakuulsalt Eesti heliloojalt Arvo Pärdilt, mis on välja antud maineka ECM New Series plaadifirma alt. See album esitleb Pärdi "tintinnabuli" stiili – kompositsioonimeetodit, mis on saanud inspiratsiooni kellade helinast ja gregooriuse laulust. Album sisaldab viit suurt koori- ja orkestriteost ning algab võimsa Johannese evangeeliumil põhineva nimilooga. Pikaajalise koostööpartneri Tõnu Kaljuste juhatusel ning Eesti parimate ansamblite esituses pakub see salvestus transcendentse kuulamiskogemuse, mis ühendab iidse vaimse traditsiooni ja kaasaegse klassikalise muusika.
Interesting Facts
English:
- Arvo Pärt is often associated with "Holy Minimalism," a movement of 20th-century composers whose music is characterized by a religious or spiritual intent and a simplified musical language.
- The work Für Lennart in memoriam was composed for the funeral of Lennart Meri, the former President of Estonia, and received its premiere in 2006.
- Da Pacem Domine was originally commissioned by Jordi Savall just two days after the 2004 Madrid train bombings as a prayer for peace.
- The title track, In Principio, utilizes a massive orchestral palette compared to some of Pärt’s more intimate vocal works, reflecting the dramatic weight of the Biblical text.
Eesti (Estonian):
- Arvo Pärti seostatakse sageli "püha minimalismiga" – 20. sajandi heliloojate liikumisega, kelle muusikat iseloomustab religioosne või vaimne suunitlus ja lihtsustatud muusikaline keel.
- Teos Für Lennart in memoriam kirjutati Eesti endise presidendi Lennart Meri matusteks ja see kanti esmakordselt ette 2006. aastal.
- Da Pacem Domine tellis algselt Jordi Savall vaid kaks päeva pärast 2004. aasta Madridi rongiplahvatusi palvena rahu eest.
- Nimiteos In Principio kasutab võrreldes Pärdi mõne intiimsema vokaalteosega massiivsemat orkestripaletti, peegeldades piibliteksti dramaatilist kaalu.
Track Listing
- In Principio (I - V) – 18:41
- La Sindone – 15:43
- Cecilia, vergine romana – 17:34
- Da pacem Domine – 5:32
- Mein Weg – 6:18
- Für Lennart in memoriam – 8:07
Publishers
ECM Records, Postfach 600 331, 81203 München. © 2009 ECM Records GmbH.
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