Arvo Pärt is regarded as one of today’s most original creators of music. Many of his compositions are bound up with sacred texts and have a shimmeringly mystical, devotional quality, underscored by the use of Renaissance harmonizations, medieval melodic techniques, the music of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Gregorian chant. The film features a performance of Pärt’s luminously beautiful "Te Deum" given by the choir and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra conducted by the charismatic conductor Tõnu Kaljuste. It was recorded at the Church of St. Nicholas in Tallinn.
The documentary "Voices Still in Time: Images of Estonian Music" takes a fascinating insight into the life of the choir and Kaljuste’s gift for conducting, as well as Arvo Pärt's music. The cameras accompany the choir to Otepaa for a special residential rehearsal period, where they are joined by Arvo Pärt. In an interview, Kaljuste talks about the development of the choir under his leadership and about the importance of Pärt’s music in their repertoire.
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ABOUT THE COMPOSER AND THE CONDUCTOR
Pärt was born in Estonia, a country with a strong tradition of choral music, which is famed for its excellent choirs. The country’s top vocal ensemble, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, was founded in 1981 by conductor Tõnu Kaljuste. Kaljuste has established the choir’s reputation internationally through frequent touring and numerous audio releases.
Directed by Aarno Cronvall
Produced by RM Associate
in cooperation with Estonian TV, SBS TV, YLE, ZDF / Arte
© 1999 Licensed by Digital Classics Distribution
14 окт 2024