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The case for the music of Arvo Pärt

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageFrench Minister of Culture Frédéric Mitterrand presents Estonian composer Arvo Pärt (centre) with the highest decoration in France, Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, in 2011.Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

The late 20th century was an odd place for composers of classical music. Increasing reliance on universities,...

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