Arvo Pärt Centre Masterclass

The Arvo Pärt Centre will hold its first international masterclass from 8–11 April 2027. The masterclass is dedicated to the choral music of Arvo Pärt and early vocal polyphony. The course for conductors will be led by Paul Hillier, a highly regarded specialist in Arvo Pärt’s music and a close collaborator of the composer. Participants will have the opportunity to conduct The Carice Singers. The masterclass will be co-taught by George Parris, artistic director and conductor of The Carice Singers.

Held at the Arvo Pärt Centre in Estonia, the masterclass offers participants the opportunity to explore Pärt’s music in the surroundings of his personal archive in Laulasmaa. The programme also includes a lecture by a Centre researcher, guided tours of the exhibitions, library and archive, and a film evening, providing further insight into Pärt’s music and the ideas that have shaped his work.

The masterclass will conclude with a closing…