Arvo Prt Silentium (Clear vinyl)

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• Silentium is a 2025 compilation on Mississippi Records presenting four interpretations of works by Estonian composer Arvo Prt. The selections include Vater Unser arranged for trombone and string ensemble, Variationen zur Gesundung von Arinuschka for solo piano, Fratres for Strings and Percussion, and a slowed-down version of Silentium, the second movement of Tabula Rasa, performed by Boston ensemble A Far Cry. The extended pacing of the final piece allows silence and stillness to shape the music, deepening its meditative qualities.

  The album highlights Prts distinctive tintinnabuli style, where melodic and triadic voices intertwine to create luminous simplicity. These recordings evoke a spiritual and contemplative atmosphere, making space for quiet as much as for sound. The result is a