Dive into the profound and avant-garde world of Olivier Messiaen with this captivating album, released on January 1, 1994, under the SoundCircus label. The album is a unique blend of classical and avant-garde genres, spanning a total duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes. It features the iconic "Quatuor pour la fin du temps" (Quartet for the End of Time), a piece composed during Messiaen's imprisonment in a German stalag during World War II. This powerful composition is divided into eight movements, each offering a distinct exploration of sound and emotion. The album also includes "Quatuor pour la naissance" (Quartet for the Birth) by Krzysztof Penderecki, adding a contrasting yet complementary piece to Messiaen's work. This collection is a testament to Messiaen's innovative spirit and his ability to convey deep spiritual and philosophical themes through music.
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: I. Liturgie de cristalOlivier Messiaen, Joanna MacGregor, Madeleine Mitchell, David Campbell, Christopher van Kampen
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: II. Vocalise, pour l'ange qui annonce la fin du tempsOlivier Messiaen, Joanna MacGregor, Madeleine Mitchell, David Campbell, Christopher van Kampen
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: III. Abîme des oiseauxOlivier Messiaen, Joanna MacGregor, Madeleine Mitchell, David Campbell, Christopher van Kampen
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: IV. IntermèdeOlivier Messiaen, Joanna MacGregor, Madeleine Mitchell, David Campbell, Christopher van Kampen
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: V. Louange à l'Éternité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, Joanna MacGregor, Madeleine Mitchell, David Campbell, Christopher van Kampen
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: VI. Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettesOlivier Messiaen, Joanna MacGregor, Madeleine Mitchell, David Campbell, Christopher van Kampen
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: VII. Fouillis d'arcs-en-ciel, pour l'ange qui annonce la fin du tempsOlivier Messiaen, Joanna MacGregor, Madeleine Mitchell, David Campbell, Christopher van Kampen
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: VIII. Louange à l'Immortalité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, Joanna MacGregor, Madeleine Mitchell, David Campbell, Christopher van Kampen
Quatuor pour la naissanceZygmunt Krauze, Joanna MacGregor, Madeleine Mitchell, David Campbell, Christopher van Kampen
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