Arvo Pärt : Magnificat - Paul Hillier / Estonian Chamber Choir*

Magnificat was composed in 1989 by Arvo Pärt. A setting of the Latin Magnificat text, it is in tintinnabuli style, which was invented by Pärt in the mid 1970s. It is scored a cappella for mixed choir: soprano solo, sopranos I and II, alto, and tenor and bass divisi. It lasts approximately seven minutes.
Video : Rhodes

[@harpandharley]

The balance and blending of the voices was stunning. They made it seem effortless.

[@chipmunktubetop]

This is MY favorite recording of this work.

[@stefaniafei]

nessun altra versione è confrontabile al colore e alla precisione di queste voci estoni.

[@noobnoob8473]

kaka

[@chipmunktubetop]

I have sung this a few times, as a baritone and tenor. The hair on my arms stands on end every time I hear it.