 previous article in this issue | next article in this issue  |
|
Document Details : Title: The Choral Compositions of Arvo Pärt as an Example of Author(s): SOLOVIOVA, Tatiana Journal: Journal of Eastern Christian Studies Volume: 59 Issue: 1-2 Date: 2007 Pages: 85-101 DOI: 10.2143/JECS.59.1.2023428 Abstract : Arvo Pärt was a representative of the underground music in the former Soviet Union. His music, like the works of many other musicians and artists, did not fit within the narrow bosom of Socialist Realism – the prevailing ideology of the time. He had to struggle in order to write the music he wanted. Nowadays there is no Soviet Empire anymore, and the compositions of Pärt represent “the face” of contemporary music. He is one of the few composers whose art music enjoys success similar to that of pop. He is widely known, and his works are being performed all over the world. |
