Arvo Pärt - Summa (Cello Octet Amsterdam)

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Composer: Arvo Pärt

1. Solfeggio
2. Silouan’s Song
3. Da Pacem Domine
4. Psalom
5. Missa Brevis - Kyrie
6. Missa Brevis - Sanctus
7. Missa Brevis - Agnus Dei
8. Summa
9. O-Antiphonen: O Weisheit
10. O-Antiphonen: O Adonai
11. O-Antiphonen: O Spross aus Isais Wurzel
12. O-Antiphonen: O Schlüssel Davids
13. O-Antiphonen: O Morgenstern
14. O-Antiphonen: O König aller Völker
15. O-Antiphonen: O Immanuel
16. Pari Intervallo

Cello Octet Amsterdam

    Rares Mihailescu

    Claire Bleumer

    Geneviève Verhage

    Esther Torrenga

    René van Munster

    Sanne van der Horst

    Sanne Bijker

    Alistair Sung

Date: 2026

Label: 7K

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Summa is a deeply reflective album by Cello Octet Amsterdam featuring the music of Arvo Pärt, presented in newly realized arrangements for eight cellos. Known for his minimalist “tintinnabuli” style, Pärt collaborated closely with the ensemble over a decade to reshape selected works into a unified sonic texture that emphasizes stillness, resonance, and spiritual focus. The recording explores themes of unity and collective expression, where individual voices merge into a single musical organism. Through its meditative pacing and delicate sonorities, the album invites listeners into an immersive experience of sound and silence, reflecting Pärt’s belief in music as a shared human presence. The result is a contemplative work that highlights both intimacy and transcendence in ensemble performance.

Cello Octet Amsterdam is an innovative chamber ensemble known for its adventurous approach to contemporary music and interdisciplinary performance. The group has built an international reputation through collaborations with major composers such as Philip Glass, Sofia Gubaidulina, Arvo Pärt, Michael Gordon, and others. Praised by Pärt himself as “worth its weight in gold,” the ensemble is recognized for its cohesive artistry and boundary-pushing projects. Beyond traditional concert formats, the Octet engages in interdisciplinary collaborations with theater makers, choreographers, and social organizations, often addressing contemporary societal themes such as migration, loneliness, and consumer culture. Through projects like Cello Warriors and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Cello Band, the ensemble continues to redefine the possibilities of cello performance while emphasizing music’s role in social dialogue and cultural reflection.

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