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Arvo Pärt
Arvo Pärt is best known for Supernatural, The Good Place, The Young Pope and Numb3rs. Arvo Pärt was born on September 11, 1935. Arvo Pärt is 91 years old (born September 11, 1935).
- Born
- September 11, 1935 (91 years old)
- Place of birth
- Paide, Järva County, Estonia
Biography
Arvo Pärt (Estonian pronunciation: [ˈɑrʋo ˈpært]; born September 11, 1935) is an Estonian composer of classical and religious music.
Since the late 1970s, Pärt has worked in a minimalist style that employs tintinnabuli, a compositional technique he invented. His most performed works include Fratres (1977), Spiegel im Spiegel (1978), and Für Alina (1976).
From 2011 to 2018, Pärt was the most performed living composer in the world, and the second most performed in 2019. The Arvo Pärt Centre, in Laulasmaa, was opened to the public in 2018. Pärt's music is in part inspired by Gregorian chant.
Since the late 1970s, Pärt has worked in a minimalist style that employs tintinnabuli, a compositional technique he invented. His most performed works include Fratres (1977), Spiegel im Spiegel (1978), and Für Alina (1976).
From 2011 to 2018, Pärt was the most performed living composer in the world, and the second most performed in 2019. The Arvo Pärt Centre, in Laulasmaa, was opened to the public in 2018. Pärt's music is in part inspired by Gregorian chant.
Known for
Filmography
- 2016The Good PlaceAdditional Soundtrack
- 2016The Young PopeAdditional Soundtrack
- 2014GuapasAdditional Soundtrack
- 2013RectifyAdditional Soundtrack
- 2008Criminal JusticeAdditional Soundtrack
- 2007The WarAdditional Soundtrack
- 2005Numb3rsAdditional Soundtrack
- 2005Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final SolutionAdditional Soundtrack
- 2005Dickens in AmericaAdditional Soundtrack
- 2005So You Think You Can DanceAdditional Soundtrack
- 2005SupernaturalAdditional Soundtrack
- 1988POVAdditional Soundtrack
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Arvo Pärt been in?
Arvo Pärt is best known for Supernatural, The Good Place, The Young Pope and Numb3rs.
When was Arvo Pärt born?
Arvo Pärt was born on September 11, 1935. (Paide, Järva County, Estonia)
How old is Arvo Pärt?
Arvo Pärt is 91 years old (born September 11, 1935).
Updated: November 4, 2026 ·