Pärt
Pärt: And I heard a voice (ECM)
A superbly sung selection of Pärt’s settings of sacred texts released in celebration of the composer’s 90th birthday. [DHa]
Arvo Pärt: …Lente (Berlin Classics)
An intriguing reimagining of Arvo Pärt’s music with some fantastic singing [DHa]
Arvo Pärt: …Lente (Berlin Classics)
Meltingly affecting, make sure you have a fresh spiritual mop and bucket to hand for this recording [DC]
Minimalist (IBS Classical)
A recital of mostly forgettable works of minimalism for piano [DHa]
Poulenc, Pärt & Prokofiev: Mirrors (Naïve)
A fine disc, beautifully programmed and with a superb performance of the Poulenc sonata [GPu]
Voices of Thunder: Works for Choir and Organ (Coro)
Organ and choir share equal billing in a varied programme of choral music [WH]
Szymon Nehring (piano): Minimalist (IBS Classical)
A richly varied collection of loosely minimalist works [PRJ]
Baltic Voices 1 (Harmonia Mundi)
Lyrical yet challenging, they welcome the listener with open arms [RB]
Shostakovich & Pärt: Symphony No 13, De profundis (Chandos)
A fine, very well-recorded addition to the Storgårds traversal [RWe]
Pärt: Passio (St John Passion) (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Spotless intonation, and a clear sense of the rhythmic ebb and flow, world class [KS]
Pärt: Tractus (ECM)
These new arrangements for string orchestra of existing works are of more specialist than general appeal [SB]
Sonic Alchemy (Sono Luminus)
An absorbing, rewarding programme, despite reservations about a couple of the performances [PT]
The Gesualdo Six (ensemble): Morning Star (Hyperion)
A notable musical celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany [JQ]
Poulenc: Stabat Mater (BR Klassik)
An unusual programme, attractive, but somewhat generic performances [PBW]
Bach & Pärt: Works for Violin & Orchestra (Pentatone)
Spry, lively performances in bold sound [DM]
































