If you need some music to ease you into this Monday morning, I've found it for you.
Arvo Part is a modern composer from Estonia.
Born in 1935, Part is one of the most prominent living composers of sacred music.
Due to struggles with Soviet officials, Part and his wife emigrated to Austria in 1980. They later moved to Germany, and finally was able to return to Estonia at the beginning of the century.
Part works in a minimalist style using a compositional technique that he created called tintinnabuli. His music also finds influence from Gregorian chant.
This particular recording is based on an early Christian hymn of praise.
The title "Te Deum" translates "Thee, Oh God , we praise."
And it is simply beautiful.
Good Morning and Good Week!
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