In principio

by Arvo P盲rt

In principio cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 3 March 2009
  • Label: ECM New Series
  • Country: Estonia
  • Length: 1:09:02
  • Community rating: 3.49/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This profound collection of works by the renowned Estonian composer highlights his signature 'tintinnabuli' style, blending stark minimalism with deep spiritual reverence. Featuring the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, the title composition is a dynamic, multi-movement choral setting of the Gospel of John. The recordings are remarkably pristine, emphasizing the ethereal and sacred atmosphere of P盲rt's modern classical vision.

Genres

Descriptors: gangsta, ritualistic, existential, acoustic, christian

Tracklist

  1. In principio: I. In principio erat Verbum (3:10)
  2. In principio: II. Fuit homo missus a Deo (1:43)
  3. In principio: III. Erat lux vera (7:15)
  4. In principio: IV. Quotquot autem acceperunt eum (3:37)
  5. In principio: V. Et Verbum caro factum est (3:57)
  6. La Sindone (15:54)
  7. Cecilia, vergine romana (16:39)
  8. Da pacem Domine (5:01)
  9. Mein Weg (6:24)
  10. F眉r Lennart in memoriam (7:22)

Credits

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