3701624512418

Arvo Part: Credo

Estonian Festival Orchestra; Paavo Jarvi; Kalle Randalu; Estonian National Male Choir; Ellerhein Gi

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Format: 2LP

Cat No: ALPHA1241

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Release Date:  24 April 2026

Label:  Outhere / Alpha

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  3701624512418

Genres:  Classical  Choral  

Composer/Series:  Arvo Part

  • Description

    Paavo Jarvi and the Estonian Festival Orchestra here pay tribute to Arvo Part, who celebrates his 90th birthday in 2025. The Estonian composer has been part of Paavo Jarvi's life since childhood: "Arvo was my sister's and my father's supercool friend. He wore a baseball cap, jeans and a denim jacket". The history of the Jarvi family is intimately linked to Part's work, since it was the now legendary concert in which Neeme Jarvi -- Paavo's father -- conducted Part's Credo in 1968 that caused the Soviet regime to blacklist the Jarvi family and precipitate their departure from Estonia. Credo is also included in this vast programme that covers 45 years of composing. What lies behind this music's simplicity and depth? One answer possibly lies in a remark that Part made in London during a rehearsal with Paavo: "I have the impression that the orchestra doesn't like this chord enough". The transformation that then occurred was incredible; the same notes, when played "with love", sounded completely different.

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