Described by The Independent as 'master musicians' The Gould Piano Trio, one of the most exciting ensembles to emerge in recent years, is joined by clarinettist Robert Plane for this recording to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of France's greatest composers - Olivier Messiaen.
Performer:
Benjamin Frith (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1930; France
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Thème et Variations for Violin and Piano by Olivier Messiaen
Performer:
Lucy Gould (Violin),
Benjamin Frith (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1932; France
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Quatuor pour la fin du temps by Olivier Messiaen
Performer:
Benjamin Frith (Piano),
Alice Neary (Cello),
Robert Plane (Clarinet),
Lucy Gould (Violin)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Gould Piano Trio
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1940; Silesia, Poland
Les offrandes oubliees (version for piano) Les offrandes oubliees (version for piano)
Theme and Variations Theme: Modere -
Theme and Variations Variation 1: Modere -
Theme and Variations Variation 4: Vif et passionne -
Theme and Variations Variation 5: Tres modere
Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) I. Liturgie de cristal (Crystal Liturgy)
Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) II. Vocalise, pour l'Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps (Vocalise, for the Angel Announcing the End of Time)
Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) III. Abime des oiseaux (The Abyss of the Birds)
Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) IV. Intermede (Interlude)
Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) V. Louange a l'Eternite de Jesus (Praise to the Eternity of Jesus)
Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) VI. Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes (Dance of Wrath, for the Seven Trumpets)
Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) VII. Fouillis d'arcs-en-ciel, pour l'Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps (Tangle of Rainbows, for the Angel Announcing the End of Time)
Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) VIII. Louange a l'immortalite de Jesus (In Praise of the Immortality of Jesus)
