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World music CD DVD shop and Classic distribution
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ID: SIGCD126 (EAN: 635212012628) | 1 CD | DDD Released in: 2008
- LABEL:
- Signum Records
- Collection:
- Orchestral Works
- Subcollection:
- Orchestra
- Composers:
- MESSIAEN, Olivier
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Interprets:
- CLARK, James (viola) | COHEN, David (flute) | ROBERTS, Rachel (cello) | ROBSON, Barnaby (clarinet) | SMITH, Kenneth (clarinet)
- Ensembles:
- Soloists of the Philharmonia Orchestra
- Conductors:
- SCHELLHORN, Matthew
- Other info:
Marking one hundred years since the birth of the composer, Signum Classics are proud to announce the release of a collection of Messiaen's chamber work, featuring Matthew Schellhorn in collaboration with the Soloists of the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Yvonne Loriod-Messiaen wrote of Schellhorn,
“An excellent pianist and an excellent exponent...everything is played as Messiaen wished it.”
| MESSIAEN, Olivier (1908-1992) | | | 1. | Fantaisie | 8:59 | | | Quatuor pour la fin du Temps | | | 2. | Liturgie de cristal | 2:37 | | | 3. | Vocalise, pour l'Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps | 5:04 | | | 4. | Abîme des oiseaux | 8:21 | | | 5. | Intermède | 1:48 | | | 6. | Louange à l'Éternité de Jésus | 7:26 | | | 7. | Danse de la futeur, pour les sept trompettes | 6:08 | | | 8. | Fouillis d'arcs-en-ciel, pour l'Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps | 7:21 | | | 9. | Louange à l'Immortalité de Jésus | 6:56 | | | 10. | Le Merle noir | 6:24 | | | 11. | Pièce pour piano et quatuor à cordes | 3:07 | | | 12. | Morceau de lecture à vue | 1:59 | | "A heart-stoppingly beautiful performance ... Listeners who love Quatuor pour la fin du Temps owe it to themselves to hear this stellar version. ***** "
All Music Guide USA
"Admirers of Messiaen’s music will simply have to have this record … All in all, a highly recommendable CD"
International Record Review
"A worthwhile and distinctive release"
Gramophone
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