The greatness of Arvo Pärt

[Eldritch]

While I'm not particularly enthusiastic about his early music, some of his later work is absolutely magnificent, imo.

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I'm currently awaiting a CD of his Symphony nr. 4.

[Duckelf]

Paert is brilliant. I usually find "minimalist" music to be rather bland but Paert does it very well, perhaps because his work is more unconvential and has a genuine spiritual/religious dimension to it.

[Eldritch]

Paert is brilliant. I usually find "minimalist" music to be rather bland but Paert does it very well, perhaps because his work is more unconvential and has a genuine spiritual/religious dimension to it.

I've only recently begun discovering classical music in earnest, but I seem to prefer either very rich, luscious Baroque music, or severe minimalism. :shrug:

But you are absolutely right that Pärt's music is deeply spiritual, even meditative.

[Eldritch]

Well I'm now listening to his Symphony nr. 4 at last.

Here's a review (http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/opera-classical/88707/arvo-part-symphony-no-4-classical-music-review).