Immerse yourself in the serene and contemplative world of Arvo Pärt with his 1995 album "Fratres." This collection is a testament to Pärt's distinctive minimalist style, blending classical elegance with modern simplicity. The album features multiple versions of the iconic "Fratres," each offering a unique instrumental arrangement, from strings and percussion to wind octets and even an arrangement for eight cellos. Alongside "Fratres," you'll find the poignant "Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten" and the meditative "Summa" and "Festina Lente." With a runtime of 1 hour and 18 minutes, this album is a profound exploration of sound and silence, showcasing Pärt's ability to evoke deep emotion with minimal means. Recorded by Telarc, this album is a perfect introduction to the works of one of the most influential composers of our time.
Fratres (Version for Strings & Percussion)Arvo Pärt, I Fiamminghi (The Orchestra of Flanders), Rudolf Werthen
Fratres (Version for Violin, Strings & Percussion)Arvo Pärt, I Fiamminghi (The Orchestra of Flanders), Rudolf Werthen, Peter Manning, Huub Righarts
Cantus in Memory of Benjamin BrittenArvo Pärt, I Fiamminghi (The Orchestra of Flanders), Rudolf Werthen
Fratres (Version for Wind Octet & Percussion)Arvo Pärt, Joris Van Den Hauwe, Jan Maebe, Geert Baeckelandt, Lydia Rossignol, Francis Pollet, Bart Snauwaert, Martin Van Der Merwe, Jos Buurman, Huub Righarts
Fratres (Version for Eight Cellos)Arvo Pärt, France Springuel, Boris Baraz, Wladislaw Warenberg, Peter Van der Weerd, Gillian Today, Marc Labye, Renaat Ackaert, Lode Vercampt
SummaArvo Pärt, I Fiamminghi (The Orchestra of Flanders), Rudolf Werthen
Fratres (Version for String Quartet)Arvo Pärt, Rudolf Werthen, Arnold Kobyliansky, Michael Kugel, France Springuel
Festina LenteArvo Pärt, I Fiamminghi (The Orchestra of Flanders), Rudolf Werthen, Annemie Neuhard
Fratres (Version for Cello & Piano)Arvo Pärt, France Springuel, Mireille Gleizes
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