Arvo Pärt's "Fratres" is a captivating exploration of minimalist classical music, released on April 1, 1995, under the Telarc label. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, this album showcases the Estonian composer's distinctive tintinnabuli style, characterized by its meditative and introspective qualities. The album features multiple versions of the titular piece, "Fratres," each interpreted through different instrumental ensembles, including strings, percussion, wind octet, and even an arrangement for eight cellos. Alongside "Fratres," the album includes other notable works such as "Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten" and "Summa," further demonstrating Pärt's ability to evoke deep emotional resonance with minimalistic means. This collection offers a profound listening experience, highlighting the beauty and complexity of Arvo Pärt's musical vision.
Fratres (Version for Strings & Percussion)Arvo Pärt, I Fiamminghi (The Orchestra of Flanders), Rudolf Werthen
Fratres (Version for Violin, Strings & Percussion)Arvo Pärt, I Fiamminghi (The Orchestra of Flanders), Rudolf Werthen, Peter Manning, Huub Righarts
Cantus in Memory of Benjamin BrittenArvo Pärt, I Fiamminghi (The Orchestra of Flanders), Rudolf Werthen
Fratres (Version for Wind Octet & Percussion)Arvo Pärt, Joris Van Den Hauwe, Jan Maebe, Geert Baeckelandt, Lydia Rossignol, Francis Pollet, Bart Snauwaert, Martin Van Der Merwe, Jos Buurman, Huub Righarts
Fratres (Version for Eight Cellos)Arvo Pärt, France Springuel, Boris Baraz, Wladislaw Warenberg, Peter Van der Weerd, Gillian Today, Marc Labye, Renaat Ackaert, Lode Vercampt
SummaArvo Pärt, I Fiamminghi (The Orchestra of Flanders), Rudolf Werthen
Fratres (Version for String Quartet)Arvo Pärt, Rudolf Werthen, Arnold Kobyliansky, Michael Kugel, France Springuel
Festina LenteArvo Pärt, I Fiamminghi (The Orchestra of Flanders), Rudolf Werthen, Annemie Neuhard
Fratres (Version for Cello & Piano)Arvo Pärt, France Springuel, Mireille Gleizes
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