Dive into the profound and innovative world of Olivier Messiaen with "Messiaen: Orchestral Works," a captivating collection of his most significant orchestral compositions. Released on October 1, 2021, by BR-Klassik, this album spans a generous 2 hours and 24 minutes, offering a rich exploration of Messiaen's avant-garde and classical genres.
The album opens with "La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ," a monumental work divided into two septenaries, each containing seven movements. This piece is a spiritual journey, blending evangelical recitals with choral and orchestral movements that evoke the transfiguration of Christ. Messiaen's distinctive style, characterized by his deep faith and love for nature, is evident in every note.
Following this, "Poemes pour Mi" presents a series of nine movements, each a poetic exploration of love, nature, and spirituality. These pieces are more intimate, showcasing Messiaen's ability to convey deep emotion and vivid imagery through his music.
The album concludes with "Chronochromie," a work that explores the relationship between color and music, a theme that fascinated Messiaen throughout his career. This seven-movement piece is a symphonic tour de force, demonstrating Messiaen's unique approach to rhythm, harmony, and orchestration.
"Messiaen: Orchestral Works" is not just a collection of pieces but a testament to Olivier Messiaen's enduring legacy as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Messiaen's work, this album offers a compelling introduction to his extraordinary musical universe.
Tracks
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Premier septénaire: I. Recit evangelique (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Premier septénaire: II. Configuratum corpori claritatis suae (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Premier septénaire: III. Christus Jesus, splendor patris (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Premier septénaire: IV. Recit evangelique (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Premier septénaire: V. Quam dilecta tabernacula tua (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Premier septénaire: VI. Candor est lucis aeternae (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Premier septénaire: VII. Choral de la sainte montagne (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Deuxième septénaire: VIII. Recit evangelique (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Deuxième septénaire: IX. Perfecte conscius illius perfectae generationis (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano, Moon Yung Oh, Matthias Ettmayr
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Deuxième septénaire: X. Adoptionem filiorum perfectam (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Deuxième septénaire: XI. Recit evangelique (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Deuxième septénaire: XII. Terribilis est locus iste (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Deuxième septénaire: XIII. Tota trinitas apparuit (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, I/48, Deuxième septénaire: XIV. Choral de la lumière de gloire (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Howard Arman, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Poemes pour Mi, I/17b, Livre 1: No. 1, Action de grâces (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Jenny Daviet, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Poemes pour Mi, I/17b, Livre 1: No. 2, Paysage (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Jenny Daviet, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Poemes pour Mi, I/17b, Livre 1: No. 3, La maison (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Jenny Daviet, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Poemes pour Mi, I/17b, Livre 1: No. 4, Épouvante (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Jenny Daviet, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Poemes pour Mi, I/17b, Livre 2: No. 5, L'épouse (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Jenny Daviet, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Poemes pour Mi, I/17b, Livre 2: No. 6, Ta voix (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Jenny Daviet, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Poemes pour Mi, I/17b, Livre 2: No. 7, Les deux guerriers (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Jenny Daviet, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Poemes pour Mi, I/17b, Livre 2: No. 8, Le collier (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Jenny Daviet, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Poemes pour Mi, I/17b, Livre 2: No. 9, Prière exaucée (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Jenny Daviet, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Chronochromie, I/43: I. Introduction (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Chronochromie, I/43: II. Strophe I (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Chronochromie, I/43: III. Antistrophe I (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Chronochromie, I/43: IV. Strophe II (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Chronochromie, I/43: V. Antistrophe II (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Chronochromie, I/43: VI. Épôde (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
Chronochromie, I/43: VII. Coda (Live)Olivier Messiaen, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kent Nagano
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