Here and Now : Holy Minimalism

10/6/2008

[rss v1.00]

Public Radio
International

HOME » SHOW PAGE » STORY

Arvo P?: Passio

Holy Minimalism
Story aired: Monday, May 05, 2003

"Holy Minimalism" may not be a familiar term, but the kind of classical music it describes is extremely popular.

It's meditative, hypnotic, and repetitive, and depending on who you talk to, either beautifully or tediously so.

Ellen Pfiefer reviews:

John Tavener - "The Bridegroom and Other Works" performed by
Anonymous Four and Chilingirian Quartet

Arvo Part - "Passio: St. John Passion"

Peteris Vasks - "Symphony No. 2 and Violin Concerto Distant Light"

RELATED STORIES


		Classical Highlights Here And Now (06/09/2003)
		Political and Social Context of Rhapsody in Blue Inside Out (08/23/2001)
		Summer Music Scene Here And Now (07/21/2003)
		Listener Letters 8/7/03 Here And Now (08/07/2003)
		Advent The Connection (12/24/2002)

In order to listen to our archived recordings, you must use the Real Audio Player, available for free at www.real.com

Related stories functionality powered by HP TopicSim technology

PROBLEMS LISTENING? Try this DIRECT LISTEN LINK.

Home · Contact · About · Stations · Order a Tape · Show Archives · Forum · Support H&N