At a mere five minutes, Arvo PÃ¤rt's Summa is actually the shortest composition on this CD. But, for its sheer, austere beauty, the work makes a fitting introduction to this orchestral disc.

Part: Summa
- JARVI PAAVO / ESTONIAN NATIONA
- MUSICA CLASICA
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At a mere five minutes, Arvo PÃ¤rt's Summa is actually the shortest composition on this CD. But, for its sheer, austere beauty, the work makes a fitting introduction to this orchestral disc. PÃ¤rt's trademark "tintinnabulation" style is in full effect on this sublime recording. Each of these works sounds simple and minimalist, yet also achingly profound. In PÃ¤rt's Symphony No. 3 (the earliest piece here, dating from 1971), the roots of his groundbreaking technique are just beginning to take shape: the ringing of bells, the calculated tension, and the hints of early music all add to the three-movement work's drama. For Trisagion and Silouans Song, the pace slows down, and the string orchestra resonates like a haunting church organ (it's easy to sense the enormous influence of PÃ¤rt's Eastern Orthodox religion, even on these instrumental compositions). Paavo JÃ¤rvi and the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra are naturals at interpreting the contemplative music of their country's most famous composer, and the sound quality throughout is excellent. There are far too many PÃ¤rt CDs to recommend, but this one will easily serve as an excellent introduction to the composer's magical sonic universe. --Jason Verlinde
Country USA
Brand EMI CLASSICS
Manufacturer Virgin Classics
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 724354550126
ReleaseDate 2014-06-13
UnitCount 1
Format Import
UPCs 724354550126
EANs 0724354550126

Country	USA
Brand	EMI CLASSICS
Manufacturer	Virgin Classics
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	724354550126
ReleaseDate	2014-06-13
UnitCount	1
Format	Import
UPCs	724354550126
EANs	0724354550126

Part: Summa

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