Litany

by Arvo P盲rt

Litany cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: ECM
  • Country: Estonia
  • Length: 41:23
  • Community rating: 3.95/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Estonian composer continued his profound exploration of his signature 'tintinnabuli' technique, characterized by extreme structural minimalism and deep religious devotion. The title track, dedicated to the 24 hours of the day according to St. John Chrysostom, features the Hilliard Ensemble alongside the soaring strings of the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra. The incredibly peaceful, meditative compositions cemented his status as a leading figure in contemporary holy minimalism.

Genres

Descriptors: christian, orchestral, choral, spirituality, minimal, strings

Tracklist

  1. Litany (3:59)
  2. Psalom (2:08)
  3. Trisagion (14:51)

Credits

  • Arvo P盲rt - primary artist, composed by
  • Gordon Jones - bass vocals
  • T玫nu Kaljuste - conductor
  • David James - countertenor vocals
  • The Hilliard Ensemble - ensemble
  • John Potter - tenor vocals
  • Rogers Covey-Crump - tenor vocals
  • Saulius Sondeckis - conductor
  • Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir - Choir
  • Tallinn Chamber Orchestra - Orchestra
  • Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra - Orchestra

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