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Arvo Pärt's White Light: A Panel and Performance

Arvo Pärt's White Light: A Panel and Performance

Estonian composer Arvo Pärt is the most performed…

Harvard Divinity School

March 24, 20181h 16m

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Estonian composer Arvo Pärt is the most performed living composer in the world today. His style is often characterized as a “mystic” or “holy” minimalism, inspired in part by Gregorian chant. This panel explores the religious dimensions of Pärt’s music and how it has been received, performed, and adapted for various vocal and instrumental ensembles. Learn more about Harvard Divinity School and its mission to illuminate, engage, and serve at hds.harvard.edu/.