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Track Listings
| 1. Te Deum |
| 2. Silouans Song |
| 3. Magnificat |
| 4. Berliner Messe: Kyrie |
| 5. Berliner Messe: Gloria |
| 6. Berliner Messe: Erster Alleluiavers |
| 7. Berliner Messe: Zweiter Alleluiavers |
| 8. Berliner Messe: Veni Sancte Spiritus |
| 9. Berliner Messe: Credo |
| 10. Berliner Messe: Sanctus |
| 11. Berliner Messe: Agnus Dei |
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Though these pieces are typical of Pärt's style, they seem less bleak than those on previous discs. The Te Deum, while often in a minor tonality and sometimes imposing, has a suitable extroverted quality; the Magnificat, with its hushed intensity, does seem solemn, but its cadences are striking, typically resolving from a tonal chord to a shimmering major-second dissonance. The Berliner Messe includes not only the Mass ordinary, but also three propers for Pentecost, and displays a range of moods from nervous penitence in the Kyrie to lively good cheer in the Credo to serenity in the Agnus Dei. Best is the sequence "Veni sancte spiritus," sung largely in unison to a haunting 6/8 melody. Tiny Estonia, Pärt's homeland, has provided him with some impressive interpreters. --Matthew Westphal
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible Discovery,
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This review is from: Te Deum (Audio CD)
I bought this CD after reading a review of a performance of "Te Deum" at the new Disney Music Center in L.A. I sing in a local church choir and I'm constantly searching for music that appeals to my sometimes esoteric tastes. I have to say after my first listen, last night, that I was so blown away by this particular piece, that I felt the need to pass on my thoughts. If you seek beauty, emotion, spirituality and incredible sonic experiences.BUY THIS CD!!! It has immediately become my new favorite. I will be buying a lot more of Arvo Part's music.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best recordings of this composer's music,
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This review is from: Te Deum (Audio CD)
For a few months after this disc was released, it seemed that every Sunday morning I would play it - OK, I confess - while drinking coffee and reading the New York Times. But its almost supernatural magic is hard to resist. This program represents Pärt's work very well. His language is basically tonal, and a bit on the austere side, with clear influences from both medieval music and minimalism. Much of the music is slow-moving, thought-provoking, and meditative - no jagged, slashing rhythms here - and much of the time the dynamic levels are quiet. The Estonian chorus is outstanding, singing with an almost otherworldly glow that adds immensely to the atmosphere of the recording. Sound quality is good - perhaps slightly soft-focused, but it suits the program.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Languidly walking through snow towards a grey sky...,
By Paul Jansen "PJs" (Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Te Deum (Audio CD)
Arvo Part has amazed me for years. This not only could be coined into one of the most depressing records ever recorded by a contemporary classical composer - but also one of the best recordings ever. I'd play it in my portable CD player while walking through cold, spookily sad evenings and life almost becomes a big huge movie. People become written characters - and life's scenarios are film-like and dark. Part's music reflects a certain eternal darkness, suffering, sadness and hopelessness. The record can be also very much appretiated for its beauty, however. Willowed Catholics may enjoy it, artists, painters - this is surely one of my favorites.
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