ECM 2026: Arvo Pärt at 90

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir 
Tõnu Kaljuste conductor
Kadri Toomoja organ

Arvo Pärt Berliner Messe: Kyrie, Gloria
Arvo Pärt Summa
Arvo Pärt Berliner Messe: Veni sancte spiritus
Arvo Pärt Nunc dimittis
Arvo Pärt Berliner Messe: Sanctus
Arvo Pärt Dopo la vittoria
Arvo Pärt Berliner Messe: Agnus Die
Arvo Pärt Kanon Pokajanen: Kontakion and Ikos
Arvo Pärt Magnificat
Arvo Pärt Veni creator
Arvo Pärt The Deer’s Cry
Arvo Pärt Drei Hirtenkinder aus Fátima
Arvo Pärt Littlemore Tractus
Arvo Pärt Kanon Pokajanen: ‘Prayer After the Canon’
Arvo Pärt Vater unser

Celebrate the belated 90th birthday of Arvo Pärt, one of today’s most influential composers, with a special concert featuring his most meditative and profound works, performed by the acclaimed Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, under conductor Tõnu Kaljuste and guest organist Kadri Toomoja. 

Pärt’s music, described by The Guardian as “haunting and hypnotic,” is built on simplicity, silence, and spirituality, creating a powerful and timeless listening experience.

The programme includes highlights from the serene Magnificat to the introspective Berliner Messe, offering a chance to experience the full emotional and spiritual range of his music in one evening.

In our fast-paced world, Pärt’s music opens a space for reflection, calm, and a sense of the sacred, making it deeply moving for modern audiences. Join us for this extraordinary tribute to a living master and immerse yourself in the transcendent beauty of his music.

Presented by NCH

The National Concert Hall’s ECM 2026 series, celebrating the pioneering German label, is part of Ireland’s Cultural Programme for the 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Un-ion, supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.