Pärt stated that the tragic tone of his Fourth Symphony is not a lament for Khodorkovsky, but a tribute to the human spirit's strength and dignity.
Historical Context
Pärt's music was often met with suspicion by Soviet cultural officials, who banned works like Credo for its Christian faith.
Recording & Production
This recording was supported by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, a Polish national cultural institute that promotes Polish culture internationally.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Pärt's 'tintinnabuli style,' named after the Latin word for bells, became his personal compositional style, leading to many significant works.
Composition History
Pärt's Fourth Symphony, 'Los Angeles,' was commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, the Canberra International Music Festival, and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Composition History
The Fourth Symphony is dedicated to Russian entrepreneur and Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was imprisoned from 2003 to 2013.
Composer Biography
Arvo Pärt, born in Paide, Estonia in 1935, is considered a singular phenomenon in contemporary music.
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