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akoka: reframing messiaen's quartet for the end of time - olivier messiaen

Olivier Messiaen - Akoka: Reframing Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time (LP)

Olivier Messiaen

2017
10 tracks
1 uur, 3 min
avant-garde

Akoka: Reframing Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time

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Product Description

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.

Tracks

AkokaDavid Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
5:58
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: I. Liturgie de cristalOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
2:47
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
5:25
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: III. Abîme des oiseauxOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
7:20
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: IV. IntermèdeOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
1:46
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: V. Louange à l'éternité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
8:31
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
6:19
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
7:24
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22: VIII. Louange à l'immortalité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, David Krakauer, Jonathan Crow, Matt Haimovitz, Geoffrey Burleson
9:18
Meanwhile…Socalled, David Krakauer, Geoff Nuttall, Matt Haimovitz, Frederic Chiu
8:47

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Akoka: Reframing Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time
Artist: Olivier Messiaen
Album release date: 7 april 2017
Label: PentaTone
EAN: 827949056062
Available: No

Product information

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

EAN

EAN: 827949056062

Other

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

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