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Arvo Pärt Celebrates 90: The Holy Minimalist Who Changed Music

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Source: The New York Times
Arvo Pärt Celebrates 90: The Holy Minimalist Who Changed Music
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Arvo Pärt, celebrating his 90th birthday with global festivities including Carnegie Hall, has stopped composing but remains a revered figure in classical music, known for his timeless harmonic language and spiritual influence, with his center in Estonia serving as a tranquil retreat for reflection.

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  1. Arvo Pärt Reached Pop Star Status. Now He’s Ready to Rest.  The New York Times
  2. Sacred texts and ‘little bells’: The building blocks of Arvo Pärt’s musical masterpieces  The Conversation
  3. Arvo Pärt: the holy minimalist who defied the Soviets  New Statesman
  4. Video of the day: Arvo Pärt's 'Credo'  gramophone.co.uk
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