Arvo Part is one of the most influential and widely performed contemporary composers. Around 1976 he developed an innovative new compositional technique called 'tintinnabuli' (Latin for 'sounding bells'), which has had an extraordinary degree of success. It is frequently performed around the world, has been used in award-winning films, and pieces such as Fur Alina and Spiegel im Siegel have become standard repertoire. This collection of essays, written by a distinguished international group of scholars and performers, is the essential guide to Arvo Part and his music. The book begins with a general introduction to Part's life and works, covering important biographical details and outlining his most significant compositions. Two chapters analyze the tintinnabuli style and are complemented by essays which discuss Part's creative process. The book also examines the spiritual aspect of Part's music and contextualizes him in the cultural milieu of the twenty-first century and in the marketplace.

An authoritative guide to Arvo Part, this Companion provides a rounded picture of the man and his music.

About the Author
Andrew Shenton is Associate Professor of Music at Boston University.

Reviews
'A persuasive act of stimulation and provocation.' Classical Music
'... substantial, with thoughtful and unobvious editorial decisions behind the book's make-up.' The Wire
'Packed with valuable scholarship, The Cambridge Companion to Arvo Part undoubtedly has a leading role to play in the future ... the diversity of contributor backgrounds and the plurality of critical perspectives on offer only increase the importance of this welcome new volume.' Music and Letters
'... furnishes a fascinating portrait of the composer as a 'cosmopolitan persona of global renown' ...' Scott Ordway, MAKE Literary Magazine



Book Information
ISBN 9780521279109
Author Andrew Shenton
Format Paperback
Page Count 274
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 540g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 173mm * 15mm