Arvo Part's 'Summa'

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1. Okay, I caught my buzz prior to seeing this piece posted so I can provide a proper critique from a liberal arts student.

As with most Arvo Part pieces, his use of strings is both expressive and intense. Unfortunately, there were also a few bars about two-thirds through the piece where it became "muddled" which I've also noted in some of Part's repertoire. He remains an interesting composer to listen to on occasion, but I doubt that his works will uphold him as a great composer. His influence on religious-themed compositions is undeniable through the past few decades.

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2. I feel he has a particular 'sound', if you will, to his

compositions.

I'm fond of them, yes, because of a spiritual connotation also.