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 01. Hillier, Paul "Miserere" 02. Davies, Dennis Russell "Festina Lente" 03. Bowers-Broadbent, Christopher "Sarah was ninety Years old"
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 | | Description: | On the occasion of the 85th birthday of Arvo Pärt (September 2020) and the 75th anniversary of the Bavarian Radio Chorus (May 2021), The Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, born in 1935, has succeeded in bringing sacred music back to a broader audience, and away from the confines of the church service, more than almost any
other contemporary composer. The meditative character of his works, and his return to the simplest and most basic musical forms, convey moments of intense spirituality. - W/HILLIARD ENSEMBLEMiserere (1989)
Dedicated to Paul Hilliard and The Hilliard Ensemble.
Festina Lente (1988/90)
Dedicated to Manfred Eicher.
Sarah Was Ninety Years Old (1976/90)
Dedicated to Helle and Andres Mustonen.
Published by Universal Edition AG, Wien
Tracks 1 and 3:
Digitally recorded September 1990 at St. Jude's-on-the-Hill, London.
Track 2:
Digitally recorded December 1990 at Beethovenhalle, Bonn.
©? 1991 ECM Records GmbH
Printed in Germany
Cardboard slipcover with booklet."Miserere" on CD presents the radiant sacred music of Arvo Pärt in all its contemplative intensity. Known for his distinctive tintinnabuli style, Pärt creates an atmosphere of spiritual stillness and inner reflection through sparse textures, clear tonal centers, and long, meditative lines. The recording centers around the monumental work "Miserere", whose gradual build-up from whispered supplication to powerful choral outcry offers a profound emotional and spiritual journey. Transparent sound, carefully shaped dynamics, and the interplay between solo voices, choir, and instruments make this disc a compelling listening experience for anyone interested in contemporary sacred music and modern choral repertoire.
ECM Records, the label behind this production, is renowned for its audiophile recordings and its characteristic aesthetic of clarity, space, and silence. Since the 1970s, ECM has built a reputation as one of the most artistically ambitious labels in classical and jazz, working closely with selected composers and performers and consistently maintaining exceptionally high production standards.
Arvo Pärt, one of the most influential contemporary composers, became widely known for his spiritually inspired choral and orchestral works. His music is regularly performed by leading choirs and orchestras worldwide and features frequently in major concert halls and recordings. Through his unmistakable musical language, he has reached an audience far beyond the usual classical circles and is regarded as a key figure of contemporary sacred music. | | | Producer: |
Manfred Eicher |
| | No. of tracks: |
3 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
8475392 |
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