Notes and Editorial Reviews
Released in order to celebrate the centenary of Olivier Messiaen's birth, this album is a comprehensive collection of Messiaen's Chamber works. Included is the first recording of the recently published work for violin and piano - Fantaisie. Includes informative booklet notes by Messiaen expert Nigel Simeone. Also included is a lovely letter about Le Merle Noir from one of the people who won the 1952 competition it was written for. The Hebrides Ensemble has built a solid reputation as Scotland's foremost chamber group, touring frequently throughout Scotland, appearing at international music festivals and broadcasting regularly on BBC Radio 3. The Ensemble has commissioned and premiered new works by more than forty composers including Nigel
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Osborne, Sally Beamish, Stuart MacRae and Gordon McPherson and performs a celebrated series of concerts each year at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. 'Currently Scotland's most exciting mixed chamber ensemble specializing in contemporary music' - The Scotsman 'Engaging, stimulating and satisfying' - Gramophone 'Reminiscent of Britten at his best...certainly worth knowing.' *****Classic FM 'These are superb performances...placing this firmly among the best accounts on disc.' ****BBC Music Magazine 'Absolutely captivating and a wonderful contribution to the centenary of Messiaen's birth - highly recommended." *****SA-CD.net "Vivid, beautifully judged performances from the Hebrides Ensemble.' ****The Guardian Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Quatuor pour la fin du temps by Olivier Messiaen
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Hebrides Ensemble
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1940; Silesia, Poland
Length: 43 Minutes 55 Secs.
5.
Le merle noir by Olivier Messiaen
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Hebrides Ensemble
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1951; France
Length: 6 Minutes 6 Secs.
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