Symphony No. 4 (Los Angeles) - Arvo Pärt
Information about Symphony No. 4 by Arvo Pärt, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
Written 37 years after his previous symphony, it takes its nickname, Los Angeles, from its commission by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.
The work was written in 2008.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Kaljuste (ECM 2600)
NFM Wrocław Philharmonic, conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste.
ECM 2600
Coupled with Symphonies Nos. 1 - 3
Salonen (ECM New Series ECM 476 3957)
A recording of the world premiere in 2009 at the Walt Disney Hall, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, 2009.
ECM New Series ECM 476 3957