Arvo Pärt Acceptance Speech

Michael Pärt, son of Polar Music Prize laureate Arvo Pärt, accepted the prize in his father’s place. ❤️
The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by the late Stig ”Stikkan” Anderson, one of the true greats in the history of popular music. As the publisher, lyricist and manager of ABBA, he played a key role in their enormous success. Its name stems from Anderson’s legendary record label, Polar Music.
The Polar Music Prize is one of the most prestigious and unique music prizes in the world, crossing over musical boundaries and awarded to individuals, groups and institutions in recognition of exceptional achievements.
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“You must make yourself nothing; there must be silence; you must make peace with your powerlessness-and that which is then given is like a gift.”

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