Arvo Pärt: Adam's Lament World Premiere by Pärt, Fra (2010/2010), Dirigent Tõnu Kaljuste, Hagia Irene Museum, Istanbul, Turkey

A historic night at the 38th International İstanbul Music Festival! The world premiere of “Adam’s Lament” commissioned for a joint project by the European Capitals of Culture in 2010 and 2011, İstanbul and Talinn, by one of the greatest living composers of our time, Arvo Pärt, will be performed by Borusan İstanbul Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Tõnu Kaljuste; the Grammy award winner Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choire renowned as impeccable interpreters of Pärt’s works and one of the best choirs of the world; and Vox Clamantis known for their masterful interpretations of early period polyphonic music. Heralded as Mozart of the 21st Century, the composer who celebrated his 75th birthday in 2010 will be presented with the Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award before the concert.