--- product_id: 23080221 title: "Orient & Occident" brand: "arvo part" price: "₱3465" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/23080221-orient-and-occident store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Orient & Occident **Brand:** arvo part **Price:** ₱3465 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Orient & Occident by arvo part - **How much does it cost?** ₱3465 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/23080221-orient-and-occident) ## Best For - arvo part enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arvo part brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product description ECM 1795 472080; ECM RECORDS - Germania; .com This disc of works by Arvo Pärt fascinates from start to finish, and it is the recording debut of all three compositions. The first, "Pilgrim's Song," composed by Pärt for a recently deceased friend, is a movingly sad setting of Psalm 121--"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills..."--consisting alternately of strings accompanying a men's choir intoning the same note for most of the piece, and sections for strings alone, which are far more wandering and searching. The second piece, for string orchestra alone, is similar: a melodic line ambles through the piece, while on top of it are somewhat more jagged interjections by higher strings with an oriental flavor. The effect is of never-ending melody. The last and longest work, scored for full orchestra, women's choir, and solo soprano, are translations into Spanish of two more psalms. This is a troubled work depicting the soul suffering, praying, and questioning God until it comes to terms. The large orchestra allows Pärt to color the text brilliantly, with occasional ferocious dissonances, and the chorus and soloist have some very difficult, high-flying music to sing. The performances are all first-rate. This is a disc to return to over and over again, with new discoveries and new subtleties awaiting at every turn. --Robert Levine ## Images ![Orient & Occident - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iZ7n9EgeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Three Stars *by H***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2015* I like this composer much, and the music performance in the CD is quite impressive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is not the Pärt of "Tabula Rasa" *by S***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 12, 2002* While this music is stylistically enjoyable, some of the tracks are in a very different vein from the more contemplative "tinitannabuli" compositions Pärt has become known for. The title track, in particular, seems to be far removed from his normal modes; it is dissonant and amelodic. Much closer to some of Pärt's earlier work, I think, than I would've expected from a composition written in 2000.The last four tracks comprise a piece called "Como Cierva Sedienta", a longish choral work very similar to others Pärt has written e.g "Sarah was ninety years old". I found this to be the most enjoyable piece on the CD.Someone looking for "more of the same" after hearing Pärt's "Fratres" or "Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten" would be very surprised by these works. I'd suggest that such a person look instead at a disc like "Beatus", "Arbos" or one of the long choral pieces for a better idea of the styles exhibited by this composer.This is challenging music, alternating between ethereal and dramatic, but ultimately it is music to be appreciated. I certainly do. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Musical Greek vase *by L***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 1, 2014* If you examine the figures on a Greek vase, you will notice an interesting effect. The figures, for instance, runners, will vary slightly from each other, giving an impression of motion. Identical figures would be static and artificial, while too much variation would result in simply a collection of unrelated runners in different poses. "Orient & Occident" is the musical equivalent of this technique, giving the impression of forward movement in what is essentially a static form without conventional development. At the same time, some notes have the uncanny quality of sounding as if they are being played on Asian instruments -- altogether a remarkable and memorable piece. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/23080221-orient-and-occident](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/23080221-orient-and-occident) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*