Sildre, Joonas
Between Two Sounds: Arvo Pärt's Journey to His Musical Language
- ISBN 13:
- 9781636081342
- author:
- Sildre, Joonas
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Plough Publishing House
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 19.1 x 2 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Arvo Pärt's Journey to His Musical Language is a biography that delves into the life of the renowned composer from his birth in Estonia in 1935 to 1980. Based on extensive research and collaboration with the composer himself, Joonas Sildre presents an in-depth portrait of a restless artist who refused to conform to state control or his own internal contradictions. Pärt's story is one of turmoil and transformation, from his early days as a brash young man pushing the boundaries of avant-garde modernism to his subsequent silence, and ultimately, his discovery of a new musical language inspired by ancient sacred music. This graphic novel sheds light on the composer's distinctive tintinnabuli technique and the struggles he faced in remaining true to himself. A compelling narrative that will resonate with anyone who has faced the challenge of staying true to oneself, Arvo Pärt's Journey to His Musical Language is a powerful exploration of artistic expression, identity, and the human spirit.
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