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TIL The most performed living composer in the world for 8 years, & cited by Aphex Twin, Radiohead, Sigur Ros & others as influential, Arvo Pärt has been nominated for for 11 Grammy Awards & has won twice. His music has been used in many films, including There will be Blood, & Avengers

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