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    A disciplined plea for peace – and quiet – from composer Arvo Pärt

    A new album of music by the 88-year-old Estonian mystic seems to put an arm around you and whisper, "In troubled times, music can help."
    by Tom Huizenga Nov 10, 2023 2 minutes
    The new album of music by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt is a warm blanket of comfort in troubled times.

    The new album of music by Arvo Pärt, , seems to put an arm around you and whisper, "In troubled times, music can help." Known for his serene, slow-moving music, the 88-year-old Estonian composer has attracted a legion of fans far beyond classical borderlines who love his chilled-out sound, including , and Keanu Reeves.

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