A solitary minimalism where prayer resonates in silence
A collection of piano solo pieces composed of only a few notes. Characterized by tranquil spaces and sustained resonance, they portray deep spirituality and the flow of time through minimalist techniques. One of Arvo Pärt's signature works.
This work is symbolic of the "Tintinabli style" established by Arvo Pärt. The extremely restrained arrangement of sounds brings introspection and tranquility to the listener. Each piano note blends into the space, and even the silent parts function as music, creating an impressive composition. The melody is simple, yet contains religious light and shadow, allowing for the expression to change depending on the performer. A pure world of sound unfolds that seems to transcend the concept of time.
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A:
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1)
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Für Alina
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2)
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Speigel Im Spiegel
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3)
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Variationen Zur Gesundung Von Arinuschka
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4)
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Fratres
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B:
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1)
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Speigel Im Speigel (Version For Cello And Piano)
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2)
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Für Alina
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Speigel Im Speigel (Version For Violin And Piano)
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Composed By - Arvo Part
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Mastered By [For Vinyl] - Timothy Stollenwerk
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Performer - Alexei Lubimov (A1, A3)
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Painting [Comet, Front Cover] - Anonymous
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Performer - Jurgen Kruse
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Performer - Sebastian Klinger (B1, B3)
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Cover [Production] - Brian Mumford
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Performer - Angela Yoffe (A2, A4)
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Performer - Vadim Gluzman (A2, A4)
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Lacquer Cut By - Gonsa
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Painting [Back Cover Portrait] - Sara Kolp