Tabula rasa for 2 violins, string orchestra, & prepared piano - Arvo Pärt (1977)

a description from the Arvo Pärt Centre apropos to this piece: "The two movements of Tabula rasa are in contrast with each other both in terms of mood and speed. While Ludus (Latin for “game”) consists of eight variations and a forceful cadenza, in Silentium (Latin for “silence”), the slow second movement, Pärt again uses the prolation canon known in his earlier works: different voices move at different rhythmic speeds. Pärt has reserved the fastest rhythmic speed for the bass voice and the slowest for the first solo violin. It is the second movement that requires utmost concentration from the musician. The main focus of the piece consists in the need to listen to the silence and find its colours, delve into every single note and approach the music in a completely selfless, humble way." 0:13 I. Ludus Con moto 10:07 II. Silentium Senza moto performance:    • Tabula rasa: I. Ludum   (1st movement)    • Tabula rasa: II. Silentium   (2nd movement) Candida Thompson, Simone Lamsma; violins Amsterdam Sinfonietta