Thursday, August 18, 2011

To a Great City by Arvo Pärt and Snøhetta



For To a Great City, the architects have selected—and in some cases subtly altered—urban spaces that embody the concept of a central musical tone and extend the perception of sound into the realm of space. The staging of five works by Pärt gradually transports visitors from the hustle and bustle of the streetscape to an elevated urban experience that makes them newly aware of their sense of hearing. Visitors will experience this confluence of music and architecture at five separate locations downtown that quietly celebrate the city

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