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Olivier Messiaen - Messiaen: Quartet For The End Of Time (LP)

Olivier Messiaen

1993
8 tracks
46 min
avant-garde

Messiaen: Quartet For The End Of Time

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Product description

Dive into the profound and transcendent world of Olivier Messiaen's "Quatuor pour la fin du Temps" with this captivating album. Composed during his imprisonment in a German stalag during World War II, this masterpiece is a testament to Messiaen's unyielding spirit and unique musical vision. The work is scored for an unusual ensemble of clarinet, violin, cello, and piano, reflecting the instruments available among the prisoners.

This 46-minute journey is divided into eight movements, each exploring different themes and emotions. From the ethereal "Liturgie de cristal" to the intense "Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes," Messiaen's compositional techniques and use of birdsong, rhythm, and harmony create a deeply moving and spiritually resonant experience. The album features performances by renowned musicians, bringing Messiaen's intricate and evocative score to life.

Recorded and released by RCA Red Seal in 1993, this album is a cornerstone of 20th-century classical music, showcasing Messiaen's avant-garde approach and his deep connection to nature, faith, and the mystical. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Messiaen's work or a newcomer to his music, this album offers a powerful and unforgettable listening experience.

Tracks

Quatuor pour la fin du Temps: I. Liturgie de cristalOlivier Messiaen, Tashi
2:24
Quatuor pour la fin du Temps: II. Vocalise, pour l' Ange qui annonce la fin du TempsOlivier Messiaen, Tashi
5:26
Quatuor pour la fin du Temps: III. Abîme des oiseauxOlivier Messiaen, Tashi
7:40
Quatuor pour la fin du Temps: IV. IntermèdeOlivier Messiaen, Tashi
1:51
Quatuor pour la fin du Temps: V. Louange à l'èternité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, Tashi
7:45
Quatuor pour la fin du Temps: VI. Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettesOlivier Messiaen, Tashi
6:19
Quatuor pour la fin du Temps: VII. Fouillis d'arcs-en-ciel, pour l' Ange qui annonce la fin du TempsOlivier Messiaen, Tashi
7:11
Quatuor pour la fin du Temps: VIII. Louange à l'immortalité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, Tashi
8:11

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Messiaen: Quartet For The End Of Time
Artist: Olivier Messiaen
Album release date: 1 januari 1993
Label: RCA Red Seal
EAN: 886443186477
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 46 min
Tracks: 8 tracks

EAN

EAN: 886443186477

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Avant-garde
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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