Arvo Pärt: Summa / Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten / Tabula Rasa / Wallfahrtslied (Pilgrim's Song)
2011 Juno Award Nominee - CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: LARGE ENSEMBLE OR SOLOIST(S) WITH LARGE ENSEMBLE ACCOMPANIMENT
Wholenote Discoveries - April 2010
Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà’s latest is a strong collection of the Estonian master’s works. A leading proponent of so-called Mystic or Holy Minimalism (not the composer’s terms), Pärt employs a self-made lush but austere compositional style called tintinnabuli. Several of his best known works are here, including Cantus In Memoriam Benjamin Britten for string orchestra and bell, Tabula Rasa for 2 violins, string orchestra and prepared piano and Spiegel im Spiegel for violin and piano. Pärt is particularly noted for his choral writing, represented here by Wallfartslied (Pilgrim’s Song) for male choir and strings. First championed by Gidon Kremer, it is perhaps appropriate that Quebec’s own superstar violinist Angèle Dubeau should be bringing Pärt’s music to a new audience. If you are not already familiar, this would make a great introduction to his work. David Olds
On the heels of her recording of Glass, Angele Debeau has turn to the chamber works of Arvo Part. This is a beautiful disc of string music with a surreal sense to it. The exquisite 'Spiegel im Spiegel' is performed here with care and emotion. A great new recording!
Following a highly successful venture in Philip Glass' soundscape, Angèle Dubeau now goes on the trail of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. Frequently referred to as meditative, Pärt prefers to describe his music as a light going through a prism, every listener perceiving it in a different way. Angèle Dubeau is revisiting Tabula rasa, Spiegel im Spiegel and Pilgrim's Song. An essential album for this era when nothing seems to be stoppable.
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Price: $18.98