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Olivier Messiaen - Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du temps - Murail: Stalag VIIIa (LP)

Olivier Messiaen

2023
9 tracks
1 uur
avant-garde

Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du temps - Murail: Stalag VIIIa

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the profound and hauntingly beautiful world of Olivier Messiaen's "Quatuor pour la fin du temps" with this captivating release from Alpha Classics. Composed during his internment in a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, Messiaen's quartet is a deeply spiritual and introspective work that transcends its historical context. The album opens with "Stalag VIIIa" by Tristan Murail, a contemporary piece that sets the stage for Messiaen's masterpiece. The "Quatuor pour la fin du temps" is a journey through eight movements, each exploring different themes and emotions, from the ethereal "Liturgie de cristal" to the powerful "Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes." The performance is a testament to the enduring power of Messiaen's music, offering a unique blend of avant-garde and classical elements that will captivate both seasoned classical enthusiasts and those new to the genre. With a total runtime of one hour, this album is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Messiaen's genius and the transformative power of music.

Tracks

Stalag VIIIaTristan Murail, Het Collectief
11:34
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: I. Liturgie de cristalOlivier Messiaen, Het Collectief
2:43
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: II. Vocalise, pour l'Ange qui annonce la fin du tempsOlivier Messiaen, Het Collectief
5:16
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: III. Abîme des oiseauxOlivier Messiaen, Het Collectief
8:52
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: IV. IntermèdeOlivier Messiaen, Het Collectief
1:40
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: V. Louange à l'Éternité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, Het Collectief
9:39
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: VI. Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettesOlivier Messiaen, Het Collectief
5:49
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: VII. Fouillis d'arcs-en-ciel, pour l'Ange qui annonce la fin du tempsOlivier Messiaen, Het Collectief
7:23
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: VIII. Louange à l'Immortalité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, Het Collectief
7:50

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du temps - Murail: Stalag VIIIa
Artist: Olivier Messiaen
Album release date: 17 november 2023
Label: Alpha Classics
EAN: 3701624510483
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur
Tracks: 9 tracks

EAN

EAN: 3701624510483

Other

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

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