Arvo Pärt is regarded as one of today’s most original creators of music. Many of his compositions are bound up with sacred texts and have a shimmeringly mystical, devotional quality, underscored by the use of Renaissance harmonizations, medieval melodic techniques, the music of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Gregorian chant. The film features a performance of Pärt’s luminously beautiful "Te Deum" given by the choir and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra conducted by the charismatic conductor Tõnu Kaljuste. It was recorded at the Church of St. Nicholas in Tallinn. From the documentary "Voices Still in Time - Images of Estonian Music: Arvo Pärt". Watch the full documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhQe4ZLHYd0 Subscribe to wocomoMUSIC: https://goo.gl/ahZRzC Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wocomo ABOUT THE COMPOSER AND THE CONDUCTOR Pärt was born in Estonia, a country with a strong tradition of choral music, which is famed for its excellent choirs. The country’s top vocal ensemble, the , was founded in 1981 by conductor Tõnu Kaljuste. Kaljuste has established the choir’s reputation internationally through frequent touring and numerous audio releases. Directed by Aarno Cronvall Produced by RM Associate in cooperation with Estonian TV, SBS TV, YLE, ZDF / Arte © 1999 Licensed by Digital Classics Distribution