Written in a prisoner-of-war camp during WWII, Messaien wrote this masterpiece rooted in his deeply Christian faith, inspired by the Book of Revelation. You can purchase tickets here.
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Program to include:
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time
I."Liturgie de cristal" (Crystal liturgy)
II. "Vocalise, pour l'Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps" (Vocalise, for the Angel who announces the end of time)
III. "Abîme des oiseaux" (Abyss of birds)
IV. "Intermède" (Interlude)
V. "Louange à l'Éternité de Jésus" (Praise to the eternity of Jesus)
VI. "Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes" (Dance of fury, for the seven trumpets)
VII. "Fouillis d'arcs-en-ciel, pour l'Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps" (Tangle of rainbows, for the Angel who announces the end of time)
VIII. "Louange à l'Immortalité de Jésus" (Praise to the immortality of Jesus)
The program for this event can be found here.
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