Arvo Pärt's work Cecilia, vergine romana was commissioned by the Agency of Preparations for Holy Years in Roma, appointed by the Pope. The work is dedicated to the Santa Cecilia choir and orchestra of the National Academy and to their conductor Myung-Whun Chung. The film recorded the rehearsals in Rome together with composer Arvo Pärt before the premiere in Rome on 19th of November 2000.
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