Scored for
piano
Duration
1–1.15
Short description
The piano piece Für Anna Maria was commissioned by a 7-year-old girl, the daughter of the composer’s family friend, for her 10th birthday. The miniature in G major, lasting about one minute is bright and sincere in nature conveying the character of a little girl. Pärt has given the pianist two choices for interpretation: cheerfully (fröhlich) or contemplatively (nachdenklich). Für Anna Maria premiered at Nargen Festival, Estonia, in August 2006 with Arvo Pärt at the piano.
World premiere
03.08.2006
Omar's Barn, Naissaar, Estonia
Composer's recital: Õhtud Arvo Pärdiga
Arvo Pärt (piano)