Arvo Part: Tractus

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Tönu Kaljuste

Tractus focuses on Arvo Pärt compositions that blend the timbres of choir and string orchestra. New versions of his pieces predominate, with focused performances by the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste, inviting attentive and concentrated listening. Already in the opening composition Littlemore Tractus, which starts from reflections from a sermon by John Henry Newman, the idea of change, transfiguration and renewal resonates and sets the tone for a recording whose character is defined by taking stock, looking inward and reconciling with the past. Compositions include Littlemore Tractus, Greater Antiphons, Cantique des degrés, Sequentia, L'abbé Agathon, These Words ... and Veni creator. A profound new arrangement of Our Father for choir, strings and piano concludes the album.

Price: $26.98