English Summary/英文概要： Considered to be one of our greatest living composers, the Estonian musician, Arvo Pärt, born in 1935, is one of the few who is recognised outside the world of classical music. His distinctly spiritual music is popular among people with extremely varied taste and his monkish appearance and shy nature have given him legendary status. Very few books exist on Pärt, largely due to his self-imposed seclusion from public scrutiny. However, Henrik Marstal has succeeded in getting quite close to the composer, and the book’s in-depth interviews provide an exclusive insight into Pärt’s character and art. The book is illustrated, devoid of musical notes and analysis, and easy to understand without any prior qualifications.