"This tiny coronavirus has showed us in a painful way that humanity is a single organism and human existence is possible only in relation to other living beings. The notion of “relationship” should be understood as a maxim, as the ability to love. Although this is truly a high standard, maybe even too high for a human being.
Our current situation is paradoxical: on the one hand, it means isolation, on the other, it brings us closer. While isolating ourselves, we should be able to – we are even forced to – appreciate our relationships in a small circle and to tend to them. All of this we have to learn before we expect, or even demand, love and justice from the whole world. In a way, the coronavirus has sent us all back to first grade. Only once we’ve passed this test can we begin to think about the next steps. This is a very long process."
"What is happening in the world today forces us all to make sacrifices and as if to roll back our life. In a way, it is like a “total fasting” for the whole world. All cultures know the concept of fasting, its benefits and impact. The current situation of self-restraint concerns us all – also in the world of arts, whether we want it or not."
ARVO PÄRT
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