Tuesday, 11.09.2012 at 20:00
Jaani kirik (St John's Church), Tallinn
“Fratres” for violin, string orchestra and percussion (1977/1992)
“Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten” for string orchestra and bell (1977/1980)
“Adam’s Lament” for mixed choir and string orchestra (2009)
Interval
“Salve Regina” for mixed choir, celesta and string orchestra (2001/2011)
“Te Deum” for three choirs, string orchestra, prepared piano and wind harp (1984-1985/1992)
Harry Traksmann (violin)
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
„I have always been guided by texts especially intimate to me and carrying an existential meaning. This is the root reaching especially deep which, however, lifts me higher – it is basically the fruit that has been nurturing the world for centuries. Looking at the two milleniums, we realize that people have little changed - that is why I consider the sacred texts very topical. From this point of view, there is no major difference between yesterday, today or tomorrow as there are always eternal verities.“
Arvo Pärt
The concert is produced by Nargen Festival