For Arvo Georgijs Osokins

• Arvo Pärt (b. 1935): Für Alina (Version 1):
• 1 Pärt: Für Alina (Version 1) 02:30
• Variations for the Healing of Arinushka:
• 2 Pärt: Variations for the Healing of Arinushka 03:30
• Fratres (Transc. Osokins for Piano):
• 3 Pärt: Fratres (Transc. Osokins for Piano) 11:47
• Ukuaru Waltz:
• 4 Pärt: Ukuaru Waltz 02:12
• Vier leichte Tanzstücke “Musik für Kindertheater”:
• 5 Pärt: Vier leichte Tanzstücke “Musik für Kindertheater”: No. 1, Der gestiefelte Kater 00:43
• 6 Pärt: Vier leichte Tanzstücke “Musik für Kindertheater”: No. 2, Rotkäppchen 01:46
• 7 Pärt: Vier leichte Tanzstücke “Musik für Kindertheater”: No. 3, Schmetterlinge 02:09
• 8 Pärt: Vier leichte Tanzstücke “Musik für Kindertheater”: No. 4, Tanz der Entenküken 02:09
• Mommy’s Kiss:
• 9 Pärt: Mommy’s Kiss 01:12
• Pari intervallo (Transc. Osokins for Piano):
• 10 Pärt: Pari intervallo (Transc. Osokins for Piano) 05:04
• 2 Sonatinas for Piano, Op. 1 No. 1:
• 11 Pärt: 2 Sonatinas for Piano, Op. 1 No. 1: I. Allegro 02:25
• 12 Pärt: 2 Sonatinas for Piano, Op. 1 No. 1: II. Larghetto 03:14
• Für Anna Maria:
• 13 Pärt: Für Anna Maria 01:27
• 2 Sonatinas for Piano, Op. 1 No. 2:
• 14 Pärt: 2 Sonatinas for Piano, Op. 1 No. 2: I. Allegro energico 01:46
• 15 Pärt: 2 Sonatinas for Piano, Op. 1 No. 2: II. Largo 01:38
• 16 Pärt: 2 Sonatinas for Piano, Op. 1 No. 2: III. Allegro 01:55
• Hymn to a Great City:
• 17 Pärt: Hymn to a Great City 03:44
• Diagrams, Op. 11:
• 18 Pärt: Diagrams, Op. 11: I. Unruhig 01:35
• 19 Pärt: Diagrams, Op. 11: II. Ruhig 01:42
• Partita, Op. 2:
• 20 Pärt: Partita, Op. 2: I. Toccatina 00:51
• 21 Pärt: Partita, Op. 2: II. Fughetta 01:05
• 22 Pärt: Partita, Op. 2: III. Larghetto 03:14
• 23 Pärt: Partita, Op. 2: IV. Ostinato 01:57
• Lamentate:
• 24 Pärt: Lamentate: Fragile e conciliante (Transc. Osokins for Piano) 06:42
• Für Alina (Version 2):
• 25 Pärt: Für Alina (Version 2) 02:30
• Total Runtime 01:08:47

Info for For Arvo

Latvian pianist Georgijs Osokins dedicates his homage album "For Arvo" to Arvo Pärt on his 90th birthday.

Latvian pianist Georgijs Osokins dedicates his debut album for Deutsche Grammophon to Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. "For Arvo" is a tribute to Baltic piano culture and the composer's timeless music on the occasion of his 90th birthday on September 11, 2025.

In addition to original piano works, the album includes Osokin's own transcriptions of key Pärt compositions such as "Fratres," "Pari intervallo," and "Fragile e conciliante," which underscore Osokin's confidence in his musical integrity and his deep engagement with Pärt's work.

With this program, Osokin explores the "hidden relationships between the different pieces in Pärt's piano works," spanning the spectrum from Pärt's early compositions to his signature tintinnabuli style. "I wanted to capture the precise moment of compositional insight—from complex contemporary avant-garde to pure, luminous, and enigmatic beauty and simplicity," Osokin explains. The works were recorded on a blue Steinway grand piano over 100 years old, whose overtone-rich sound lends the album a distinctive atmosphere.

"This album is a declaration of love to Arvo and his music," says Georgijs Osokins.

The project is a musical journey of discovery through the poetic sound worlds of the performer and composer's shared Baltic homeland and simultaneously marks the beginning of Osokin's exclusive collaboration with Deutsche Grammophon. Arvo Pärt's works are inspired by sacred elements, liturgical texts, and mystical experiences; his musical explorations and transgressions have influenced—and continue to influence—musicians of all styles. Osokin's interpretations are considered revolutionary, extraordinary, and unpredictable. He gained worldwide attention through his participation in the 2015 International Chopin Competition. The pianist was awarded the Grand Latvian Music Prize in 2008, becoming the youngest recipient in the award's history, thus receiving his home country's highest musical honor.

Georgijs Osokins, piano

Georgijs Osokins
The Latvian pianist Georgijs Osokins gained international recognition at age 19 after competing in the 17th International Chopin Piano Competition, where he became an audience favorite. Critics described his interpretations as “revolutionary,” “extraordinary,” and “unpredictable.” Following the competition, he performed at major venues such as Konzerthaus Berlin, Boulez Saal, Klavier-Festival Ruhr, Salzburg Festival, Laeiszhalle and Elbphilharmonie, Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Lockenhaus Festival, Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Vancouver Playhouse, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Hall and the Shanghai Music Festival.

In May 2025 Georgijs has signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon becoming the first Baltic pianist to be represented by DG label.

In recent seasons, Osokins collaborated with leading orchestras, including the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under Christoph Eschenbach and Rotem Nir (five concerts in Tel Aviv as a jump-in for Rudolf Buchbinder), and a tour with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo under Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, earning outstanding reviews for concerts in Monte Carlo and in the Konzerthaus Dortmund. With Kremerata Baltica, he embarked on an Asia tour, performing in top concert halls across South Korea, China, and Taiwan. Osokins frequently collaborates with Gidon Kremer, touring across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and the USA. Alongside Lucas Debargue, he became the first resident guest artist in Kremerata Baltica’s 25-year history.

The 2025/26 season opens with recital appearances at the Schleswig-Holstein Festival, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival, Elbphilharmonie (Great Hall), the Weidener Meisterkonzertes and Polling, and further recital performances in Germany’s cultural metropoles Munich and Berlin as part of München Musik Gmbh.

As for the orchestra season, Georgijs will return to work with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo under the lead of Tianyi Lu and will give his debut with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, making debuts at Victoria Hall Geneva and KKL Lucerne under the lead of Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla. Other orchestra performances in the year 2025 include his performance of Arvo Pärt’s Lamentate with the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra under the lead of Kristine Poska, the Kassel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra.

A major recording highlight of Georgijs 25/26 season is his debut release by Deutsche Grammophon in September - “For Arvo” album with Arvo Pärt’s complete piano works, celebrating legendary composer’s 90th anniversary.

Georgijs received the Cross of Merit (Silver grade) awarded by the President of the Republic of Poland and the Latvian Grand Music Award - highest honour in music in Latvia - and remains youngest recipient in the Awards’ history.

Osokins performs on his own bespoke piano bench designed by Fazioli.

This album contains no booklet.