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akoka - olivier messiaen

Olivier Messiaen - Akoka (LP)

Olivier Messiaen

2017
10 tracks
1 uur, 3 min
avant-garde

Akoka

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Product Description

Dive into the profound and captivating world of Olivier Messiaen with the album "Akoka," released on April 1, 2017, under the Pentatone label. This avant-garde classical masterpiece spans a duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.

The album features the complete "Quatuor pour la fin du temps" (Quartet for the End of Time), a seminal work composed by Messiaen during his internment in a German prison camp during World War II. This powerful piece is performed by a quartet, reflecting the composer's spiritual and philosophical contemplations on time, eternity, and the end of the world.

Each of the seven movements within the quartet is a distinct exploration of these themes. From the ethereal "Liturgie de cristal" to the intense "Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes," Messiaen's compositional genius shines through. The album also includes the bonus track "Meanwhile…," adding an extra layer of depth to this already profound collection.

Olivier Messiaen's unique approach to rhythm, harmony, and birdsong-inspired melodies makes "Akoka" a standout piece in the classical repertoire. Whether you're a longtime fan of Messiaen's work or a newcomer to his compositions, this album offers a compelling journey through the mind of one of the 20th century's most influential composers.

Tracks

AkokaDavid Krakauer, Matt Haimovitz
5:58
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: I. Liturgie de cristalOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Matt Haimovitz, Jonathan Crow, Geoffrey Burleson
2:47
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: II. Vocalise, pour l'Ange qui annoncela fin du tempsOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Matt Haimovitz, Jonathan Crow, Geoffrey Burleson
5:25
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: III. Abîme des oiseauxOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Matt Haimovitz, Jonathan Crow, Geoffrey Burleson
7:20
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: IV. IntermèdeOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Matt Haimovitz, Jonathan Crow, Geoffrey Burleson
1:46
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: V. Louange à l'éternité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Matt Haimovitz, Jonathan Crow, Geoffrey Burleson
8:31
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: VI. Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettesOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Matt Haimovitz, Jonathan Crow, Geoffrey Burleson
6:19
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: VII. Fouillis d'arcs-en-ciel, pour l'Ange qui annonce la fin du tempsOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Matt Haimovitz, Jonathan Crow, Geoffrey Burleson
7:24
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: VII. Lounage à l'immortalité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Matt Haimovitz, Jonathan Crow, Geoffrey Burleson
9:18
Meanwhile…Socalled, Matt Haimovitz
8:47

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Akoka
Artist: Olivier Messiaen
Album release date: 1 april 2017
Label: Pentatone
EAN: 8720604705607
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 3 min
Tracks: 10 tracks

EAN

EAN: 8720604705607

Other

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

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