A1: Littlemore Tractus (7:29) : Greater Antiphons I ? VII (13:06) B1: Cantique Des Degrés (9:26) B2: Sequentia (3:58) C: L'Abbé Agathon (13:55) D1: These Words ... (12:32) D2: Veni Creator (2:57) D3: Vater Unser (3:43)
Description:
"Tractus" is a captivating LP by conductor Tõnu Kaljuste, performed with the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra (TCO) and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC), released under ECM Records. This album features works by Arvo Pärt, one of Estonia's most celebrated contemporary composers, known for his spiritual minimalism and tintinnabuli style. The recording offers an immersive journey through sacred choral music and orchestral textures that highlight both the precision of Kaljuste's direction and the emotive power of these ensembles. ECM Records, founded in 1969 in Munich by Manfred Eicher, has established itself as a leading label for jazz, classical, and contemporary music recordings renowned for their pristine sound quality and artistic vision.
Tõnu Kaljuste is an acclaimed Estonian conductor recognized internationally for his interpretations of modern choral repertoire. He has been instrumental in bringing Baltic composers like Arvo Pärt to global prominence. Under his leadership, both TCO and EPCC have received numerous awards including Grammy nominations and wins'most notably a Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance in 2014 with Arvo Pärt's "Adam's Lament." Their collaborations continue to set benchmarks in vocal-orchestral performance worldwide.
Secular Music
3.424
- Classic Musical 27- Drama Music 12- Madrigal 38- Opera 2.868- Operetta 127- Other Secular Music 149- Secular Cantata 67- Secular Middle Ages 22- Vocal w.Ensemble 105Symphonic Music 14.562
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