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The Arvo Pärt Centre announces a call for applications for two residency scholarships, one intended for artists from the music sector and the other for creatives involved in other art forms. The application period is open from 15 January to 15 March.

The celebration of the composer’s 90th birthday at the Arvo Pärt Centre will begin symbolically on 12 January with the premiere of a new arrangement of Silouan’s Song, performed by a group close to Arvo Pärt, the ensemble Vox Clamantis.

On 11 September 2025, composer Arvo Pärt will celebrate his 90th birthday, which will be marked by a number of concerts and other important events in Estonia and around the world. Here is a selection of events dedicated to Arvo Pärt.

The Arvo Pärt Centre will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Austrian composer Arnold Schönberg with a special concert and a temporary exhibition dedicated to his work.

In recognition of his artistic contributions, Arvo Pärt was named Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit by Sovereign Ordinance in November 2024. „This prestigious distinction celebrates his exceptional achievements and the significant role he has played in elevating Monaco’s cultural influence on the global stage. It also emphasises his lasting impact on the world of music,“ the Prince Pierre Foundation said in a statement.

Text Karin Rõngelep, Arvo Pärt Centre How does one compose music fit for royalty? This question might have crossed Arvo Pärt’s mind when, in February 1998, he received a letter bearing the coat of arms of the Principality of Monaco. Inside was a modest request from Princess Caroline, seeking a unique gift for her father,

The Arvo Pärt Centre has selected four musicians from the Nordic and Baltic countries to participate in a paid creative residency at the centre. The chosen artists are composer and double bassist Raivis Misjuns (Latvia), musician, musicologist and lecturer Mark Tatlow (Sweden), sound, visual and performance artist Ina Otzko (Norway), and pianist and composer Joonas Haavisto (Finland).

Composer Arvo Pärt has been awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, one of the highest international distinctions in music. Angela Dixon, Chair of the Royal Philharmonic Society, presented the medal at a special event held at the Arvo Pärt Centre on 12 September.

Today is Arvo Pärt's 89th birthday! In his musical diary, Arvo Pärt wrote: "Every thought we have should be a flower in God’s bouquet."

In Rakvere, a cornerstone was laid for a multifunctional music hall, which will be named the Ukuaru Music Hall after Arvo Pärt’s piece Ukuaru Waltz.

From 22–24 August, the Arvo Pärt Centre will host its 14th annual Pärt & Film evenings, offering audiences a glimpse into the extensive featuring of Arvo Pärt’s works in cinema. This year’s selection presents three films, each showcasing a distinct audiovisual style.

An exhibition of Arvo Pärt's works, "The Formula of Love", was opened today in the Church of the Holy Cross in Paide. Arvo Pärt's works "Annum per annum" and "Trivium" were performed by organist Kristel Aera at the opening ceremony.