Video: Arvo Pärt's White Light: A Panel and Performance

Estonian composer Arvo Pärt is the most performed living composer in the world today. His style is often characterized as a “mystic” or “holy” minimalism, inspired in part by Gregorian chant. This panel explores the religious dimensions of Pärt’s music and how it has been received, performed, and adapted for various vocal and instrumental ensembles.

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Harvard Divinity School · Arvo Pärt's White Light: A Panel and Performance