Composer

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Arvo Pärt

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Canon

Compose Date

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1994 - 1997

Average_duration

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83:14

Movement_count

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11

Movement ....

Arvo Pärt's 'Kanon Pokajanen' is a choral work that was composed in 1997. The piece was premiered on March 7, 1998, at the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn, Estonia. The work is divided into nine movements, each of which is based on a section of the Orthodox Church's Canon of Repentance. The first movement, 'Ode 1', begins with a solo voice singing a simple melody that is then repeated by the choir. The second movement, 'Ode 3', features a more complex texture with overlapping voices and a sense of urgency. The third movement, 'Ode 4', is characterized by a slow, mournful melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The fourth movement, 'Ode 5', is a more upbeat and joyful section that features a lively rhythm and a sense of celebration. The fifth movement, 'Ode 6', is a slower and more contemplative section that features a solo voice singing a haunting melody. The sixth movement, 'Ode 7', is a complex and intricate section that features overlapping voices and a sense of tension. The seventh movement, 'Ode 8', is a more peaceful and meditative section that features a simple melody and a sense of calm. The eighth movement, 'Ode 9', is a more complex and intense section that features a sense of urgency and a driving rhythm. The final movement, 'Ode 10', is a slow and contemplative section that features a solo voice singing a simple melody that is then repeated by the choir. Overall, 'Kanon Pokajanen' is characterized by its simplicity, repetition, and use of silence. The piece is a powerful expression of repentance and forgiveness, and it has become one of Pärt's most beloved works.

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