The Cambridge Companion to Arvo Pärt

Arvo P rt is one of the most influential and widely performed contemporary composers. Around 1976 he developed an innovative new compositional technique called 'tintinnabuli' (Latin for 'sounding bells'), which has had an extraordinary degree of success. It is frequently performed around the world, has been used in award-winning films, and pieces such as F r Alina and Spiegel im Siegel have become standard repertoire. This collection of essays, written by a distinguished international group of scholars and performers, is the essential guide to Arvo P rt and his music. The book begins with a general introduction to P rt's life and works, covering important biographical details and outlining his most significant compositions. Two chapters analyze the tintinnabuli style and are complemented by essays which discuss P rt's creative process. The book also examines the spiritual aspect of P rt's music and contextualizes him in the cultural milieu of the twenty-first century and in the marketplace.

Author: Andrew Shenton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 05/17/2012
Pages: 274
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781107009899

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2013

About the Author
Shenton, Andrew: - Andrew Shenton is Associate Professor of Music at Boston University.