Ja ma kuulsin hääle... HAAPSALU VALGETE ÖÖDE FESTIVAL

Thu, 2 July at 23 Haapsalu Cathedral
And I Heard a Voice...

Ensemble Vox Clamantis
Artistic director Jaan-Eik Tulve

Programme:
Gregorian chant, Pärt

The vocal ensemble Vox Clamantis presents a program blending Gregorian chants with a cappella choral works by Arvo Pärt. The concert takes its title from "Ja ma kuulsin hääle …" (2017), which remains the sole piece by Pärt set to an Estonian biblical text. This composition also lends its name to the ensemble's album released under the prestigious German label ECM Records. Dedicated to the composer in celebration of his 90th birthday, the recording features a selection of Arvo Pärt's a cappella choral music. Vox Clamantis began its activities in 1996, initially performing only Gregorian chant. Quite soon a musical connection was formed with Arvo Pärt, who has since become the ensemble’s most frequently performed composer as Pärt’s music has taken Vox Clamantis all around the world. Vox Clamantis is one of Estonia’s Grammy winners; it has received the Diapason d’Or and has been nominated for the BBC Music Magazine Award, Danish Radio’s Music Award, and the Dutch Edison Award. Their high artistic standard is further confirmed by their collaboration with ECM Records.