A prayer for life. A prayer for something that can be sensed but not understood. It is music that, for many, is at once simple and profound; music that reaches the soul even when one's beliefs may differ. If we ask why Arvo Pärt matters to Estonians, I think the answer is actually quite simple: he gives us back our own voice. We, who are used to enduring and staying silent, can see through him that there is beauty and meaning in quiet perseverance.