I SOLISTI olv. Robin Engelen
Messiaen
Olivier Messiaen was unrivalled in his ability to knead a range of contradictory influences into surprisingly consistent compositions. In ‘Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum’, tubular bells and gongs merge into mysterious tone colours that are halfway between East and West. A wealth of timbres and dynamic contrasts counterbalance the simplicity of the musical content.
The monumental nature of ‘Et exspecto’ is typical of his later work. The composer also surprised audiences with the more intimate and vital sound of ‘Éclairs sur l’au-delà …’, his last completed composition. As well as its religious theme, his typical birdsong imitations also put in an appearance here. Under the auspices of the wind players of I SOLISTI, Messiaen’s extraordinary music reaches new heights.
The monumental nature of ‘Et exspecto’ is typical of his later work. The composer also surprised audiences with the more intimate and vital sound of ‘Éclairs sur l’au-delà …’, his last completed composition. As well as its religious theme, his typical birdsong imitations also put in an appearance here. Under the auspices of the wind players of I SOLISTI, Messiaen’s extraordinary music reaches new heights.