The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) – Arvo Pärt Posted on March 3, 2013 Posted in Pärt, Arvo (b. 1935) MOUNT OF BEATITUDES CHAPEL AND GARDEN (Photo credit: israeltourism) Matthew 5:3-12 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. — The Beatitudes (1990) by Arvo Pärt (b.1935) Pärt: The BeatitudesWatch this video on YouTube Performed by University of Memphis Chamber Choir under the direction of Jeremy T. Warner. Perry Redfearn, organ BUY MP3/ALBUM MP3: The Beatitudes / The very best of Arvo Part / Choir of King’s College / EMI Classics SHEET MUSIC Beatitudes SATB – Choral Score by Arvo Part (1935-). For SATB Choir, Organ. Bible, St Matthew 5, 3-12. World Premiere: in Nathanaelkirche Berlin / Germany by the Theatre of Voices conducted by Paul Hillier. Standard notation. Duration 7 minutes. Published by Universal Edition
