AkokaDavid Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: I. Liturgie de cristalOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: II. Vocalise pour l'ange qui annonce la fin du tempsOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: III. Abîme des oiseauxOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: IV. IntermèdeOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: V. Louange à l'éternité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: VI. Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettesOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: VII. Fouillis d'arcs-en-ciel, pour l'ange qui annonce la fin du tempsOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: VIII. Louange à l'immortalité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
Meanwhile…Socalled, David Krakauer, Geoff Nuttall, Matt Haimovitz, Frederic Chiu
Immerse yourself in the profound and visionary world of Olivier Messiaen with "Akoka: Reframing Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time." Released on April 7, 2017, under the PentaTone label, this album is a masterful exploration of avant-garde and classical genres, spanning a captivating 1 hour and 3 minutes. The centerpiece of the album is Messiaen's iconic "Quatuor pour la fin du temps," a work that transcends time and space, offering a deeply spiritual and introspective journey. Each of the eight movements, from the ethereal "Liturgie de cristal" to the powerful "Danse de la fureur," showcases Messiaen's unique compositional genius. The album concludes with "Meanwhile…," adding a contemporary touch to this timeless collection. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a curious explorer of avant-garde music, this album promises a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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