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Olivier Messiaen - Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du temps - Thomas Adès: Court Studies from "The Tempest" (LP)

Olivier Messiaen

2024
9 tracks
56 min
avant-garde

Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du temps - Thomas Adès: Court Studies from "The Tempest"

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Product Description

Dive into the profound and avant-garde world of Olivier Messiaen with this captivating album, released on October 25, 2024, by MClassics. The centerpiece of this collection is Messiaen's iconic "Quatuor pour la fin du temps" (Quartet for the End of Time), a masterpiece born out of the composer's experiences as a prisoner of war during World War II. This powerful work, divided into eight movements, explores themes of time, eternity, and transcendence, blending Messiaen's distinctive rhythmic complexity with his deep spiritual convictions.

Complementing Messiaen's timeless composition are Thomas Adès' "Court Studies from 'The Tempest'," a series of evocative pieces inspired by Shakespeare's enchanting play. Adès' modernist approach adds a layer of contemporary intrigue to the album, creating a fascinating dialogue between the past and the present.

Spanning just over 56 minutes, this album is a journey through the avant-garde and classical genres, showcasing the brilliance of Messiaen and Adès. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a curious explorer of avant-garde sounds, this album promises a rich and rewarding listening experience.

Tracks

Court Studies from "The Tempest"Thomas Adès, Takumi Kubota, Yoko Hasegawa, Yoshinobu Kamei, Yumiko Meguri
10:05
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: I. Liturgie de cristalOlivier Messiaen, Takumi Kubota, Yoko Hasegawa, Yoshinobu Kamei, Yumiko Meguri
2:49
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: II. Vocalise, pour l'ange qui annonce la fin du tempsOlivier Messiaen, Takumi Kubota, Yoko Hasegawa, Yoshinobu Kamei, Yumiko Meguri
5:20
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: III. Abîme des oiseauxOlivier Messiaen, Yoshinobu Kamei
9:11
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: IV. IntermèdeOlivier Messiaen, Takumi Kubota, Yoko Hasegawa, Yoshinobu Kamei
1:50
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: V. Louange à l'eternité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, Yoko Hasegawa, Yumiko Meguri
6:43
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: VI. Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettesOlivier Messiaen, Takumi Kubota, Yoko Hasegawa, Yoshinobu Kamei, Yumiko Meguri
7:00
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: VII. Fouillis d'arcs-en-ciel, pour l'ange qui annonce la fin du tempsOlivier Messiaen, Takumi Kubota, Yoko Hasegawa, Yoshinobu Kamei, Yumiko Meguri
7:52
Quatuor pour la fin du temps: VIII. Louange à l'Immortalité de JésusOlivier Messiaen, Takumi Kubota, Yumiko Meguri
5:46

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du temps - Thomas Adès: Court Studies from "The Tempest"
Artist: Olivier Messiaen
Album release date: 25 oktober 2024
Label: MClassics
EAN: 4573594110524
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 56 min
Tracks: 9 tracks

EAN

EAN: 4573594110524

Other

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

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