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Give Me the Spirit of Humility and Love

Donald Macleod continues his exploration of the life and music of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, in this programme focusing on the composer's more recent work, including Orient and Occident, Symphony No.4 and Adam's Lament. Part of the ѿý's Classical Voice season, celebrating the art of singing.

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Fri 26 Jun 2015 18:30

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Music Played

  • Arvo Pärt

    Littlemore Tractus For Choir And Organ

    Conductor: David Childs. Choir: Vox Humana.
    • Naxos.
    • 8.572511.
    • 4.
  • Arvo Pärt

    For Lennart In Memoriam For Strings

    Orchestra: Tallinna Kammerorkester. Conductor: Tõnu Kaljuste.
    • ECM: 476 6990.
    • ECM.
    • 10.
  • Arvo Pärt

    Symphony No. 4 (Los Angeles)

    Orchestra: Los Angeles Philharmonic. Conductor: Esa‐Pekka Salonen.
    • ECM RECORDS : 476-3957.
    • ECM RECORDS.
    • 1.
  • Arvo Pärt

    Orient And Occident For String Orchestra

    Orchestra: Swedish R S O. Conductor: Tõnu Kaljuste.
    • ECM RECORDS : 472-080 2.
    • ECM RECORDS.
    • 2.
  • Arvo Pärt

    Adam'S Lament For Chorus And String Orchestra

    Ensemble: Vox Clamantis. Choir: Latvian Radio Chorus. Conductor: Tõnu Kaljuste. Orchestra: RIAS Berlin Sinfonietta.
    • ECM : 476-482-5.
    • ECM.
    • 1.

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  • Fri 26 Jun 2015 12:00
  • Fri 26 Jun 2015 18:30

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