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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This terrific introduction to the music of Arvo Pärt is an ideal entry point for those unsure of where to begin searching through his vast body of work, providing an excellent overview of the composer's better-known pieces.
The compilation strikes a wonderful balance between Pärt's choral and orchestral compositions. The recordings are beautiful throughout, particularly "Festina Lente" and "Fratres". The performance of "Cantus" is particularly awe-inspiring.
This was the very first Arvo Pärt album I purchased several years ago, but certainly not the last. As such, I have alot to thank this wonderfully-priced primer for. Do not hesitate to buy this compilation if you have even the slightest interest in beautiful, inspirational music.
The compilation strikes a wonderful balance between Pärt's choral and orchestral compositions. The recordings are beautiful throughout, particularly "Festina Lente" and "Fratres". The performance of "Cantus" is particularly awe-inspiring.
This was the very first Arvo Pärt album I purchased several years ago, but certainly not the last. As such, I have alot to thank this wonderfully-priced primer for. Do not hesitate to buy this compilation if you have even the slightest interest in beautiful, inspirational music.
55 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a great collection of music from the greatest living composer. The music is deep, with ever present religious feel - not dissimilar from Bach's in this respect. Besides being great for focussed listening, it is excellent background music. Fratres for string orchestra and percussion and Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten are among my all time favorites. Must have!
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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These are deeply felt and captivating performances of Pärt's best-known works. My favourite Spiegel im Spiegel is played a bit too fast, but Tasmin Little's playing is wonderfully refined and imaginative, if not so deep as Shaham's accliamed version.
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is he part or is he pert?
Does modern classical music have to be either brainless and gushing, or forbidding and intellectual? 'No!' says Arvo Part. Read more
Published 1 month ago by gille liath
Choral at it's best
Brilliant - and touched by grace. The production of this CD is crisp and atmospheric. Love the beautiful arrangements that embrace the beauty of Mary's words.
Published 4 months ago by M. A. Cadman
Many Parts make a Whole
I am enamoured of Arvo Part's music. Having recently been to a concert with the excellent Tallis Scholars, where they were performing work predominantly from the sixteenth century... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lady Fancifull
MIRROR IN THE MIRROR
Arrived on time - sounds wonderful. Why does it have to be twenty words long if Amzon want to use my time to rate a product keep it short!
Published 7 months ago by NO
Arvo Part CD
Bought for Spiegel im Spiegel, so other tracks a bonus! Liked some tracks more than others. Good recording. Excellent value for money. Speedy delivery.
Published 7 months ago by Mum of one
classics for pleasure
This is a great selection of Part's music - well recorded and performed.As well as choral items there are two versions of Summa and Fratres that make interesting listening. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. Christopher Hugh Slater
an adventure in 20th century music
My title sounds a bit pretentious, but it's sort of nice to venture beyond Beethoven. Challenging, interesting, alive. I'm learning to like it!
Published 17 months ago by Dorothy Connor
Aarvo Part - best of
This is a very good introduction for anyone who does not know Aarvo Part's music - gentle and moving a well chosen collection - pleasant listening for those of us who know and like... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. S. L. Lee
Best of Arvo Pärt - I like it!
A very enjoyable mix of Pärt's works. Some of it may be more difficult if you are not used to his style, while other items is more classical.
Published 19 months ago by OE
Beautiful music
This composer was recommended to me by a new friend - the music is exquisite, both choral and instrumental.
Published 22 months ago by R. B. Williams
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