Arvo Pärt's music is often described as minimalism, spiritualism, or sacred music, and is recognized within the American minimalist movement of the 1960s.
Compositional Technique
Arvo Pärt developed a unique compositional technique called 'tintinnabuli,' Latin for 'little bells,' which involves an extreme reduction of sound materials to achieve maximum effect.
Performer Biography
Jeroen van Veen, the pianist on this album, has recorded over 200 albums and 5 DVDs, mostly for Brilliant Classics, and is known for his extensive discography.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Zeeuwse Concertzaal, Middelburg, using a Yamaha Grand Piano C7 and a Steinway D for specific tracks.
Performer Biography
Joachim Eijlander, the cellist, plays an exceptional Italian cello made in Rome in 1755 by an anonymous master.
Composer Biography
Arvo Pärt, born in Estonia in 1935, worked as a sound engineer for Estonian Radio from 1958 to 1967 before emigrating in 1980.
