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Arvo Pärt Receives Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
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.Read more -
Happy Birthday! Arvo Pärt 89
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."Read more -
Cornerstone laid for Ukuaru Music Hall in Rakvere
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.Read more -
The Film Evenings Pärt & Film Will Open with the French Feature Paris Memories
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.Read more -
An Exhibition of Arvo Pärt’s Work Opened in Paide
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.Read more -
Open call for Nordic artists working in music
The Arvo Pärt Centre invites musicians from the Nordic countries, as well as Latvia and Lithuania, to apply for a paid residency at the Arvo Pärt Centre. The application period begins on 4 July and closes on 31 August. The residency is open to creative professionals (or duos) working in music – including performers, composers and sound artists – from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Latvia and Lithuania.Read more -
If one small candle burns in complete darkness, then it is no longer darkness − in memoriam Alexander Knaifel
On June 27, the legendary composer, Arvo Pärt's colleague and close friend Alexander Knaifel (28.11.1943 – 27.06.2024) passed away.Read more -
Sei gelobt, du Baum
How did a 2,500-year-old tree from Switzerland inspire Arvo Pärt to write a piece of music to the words of Viivi Luige entitled "Sei gelobt, du Baum" (Blessed art thou, tree), and how did a piece of it end up in Laulasmaa? Article by Ardo Västrik.Read more -
Michael Pärt Emphasises the Importance of Private Donors for Culture
On 10 and 11 June, the Arvo Pärt Centre Endowment invited supporters, entrepreneurs, musicians and government representatives to the Arvo Pärt Centre to contribute to the preservation of Arvo Pärt’s creative legacy.Read more -
Our Garden – the starting point of Pärt’s choral compositions
Arvo Pärt's music for children includes the cantata Our Garden for children's choir and symphony orchestra, with text by the popular children's author Eno Raud. Read the story by Karin Rõngelep.Read more -
Esteemed French filmmaker Bruno Monsaingeon visits Estonia and Arvo Pärt Centre
This weekend, Estonia welcomes the legendary French filmmaker and writer Bruno Monsaingeon, creator of approximately a hundred music films. His visit centres on attending the Estonian premiere of his newly completed music documentary, Klaus Mäkelä: Towards the Flame, on 28 April at the Arvo Pärt Centre.Read more -
The Arvo Pärt Centre will award scholarships to French composer Benoît Sitzia and Spanish poet Elena Medel
This year, the Arvo Pärt Centre is awarding two scholarships for creative work at the Arvo Pärt Centre. The recipients of the Arvo Pärt Centre scholarship in 2024 are French composer Benoît Sitzia and Spanish poet Elena Medel.Read more