Arvo Pärt at 90
Programme
Arvo Pärt (Estonia, b. 1935)—An den Wassern zu Babel saßen wir und weinten
Arvo Pärt —Sieben Magnificat-Antiphonen
Arvo Pärt —Pari intervallo
Arvo Pärt —Morning Star
Arvo Pärt —Habitare fratres in unum
Arvo Pärt —Trivium
Arvo Pärt —Dopo la vittoria
Arvo Pärt —Beatitudines
Performers
Chamber Choir Ireland
Paul Hillier—Guest Director
Arvo Pärt is one of the most influential and widely performed living composers today, known for his highly original ‘tintinnabuli’ musical language inspired by the resonances of church bells.
Widely regarded as one of the world's leading interpreters of the Estonian composer's work, Paul Hillier returns to lead Chamber Choir Ireland in a celebration of Pärt's 90th year at Kilkenny Arts Festival 2025.
The programme spans five decades of Pärt's life, exploring the deep stillness and rich spirituality of his work, from Habitare fratres in unum—a serene hymn to unity and peace—to the restrained and deeply moving Morning Star.
The programme spans five decades of Pärt's life, exploring the deep stillness and rich spirituality of his work, from Habitare fratres in unum—a serene hymn to unity and peace—to the restrained and deeply moving Morning Star.
