Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)

Mandryka · June 06, 2025, 01:17:54 AM

Quote from: aukhawk on June 06, 2025, 01:01:08 AMYour description predisposed me agaist him - but I had a listen and was instantly won over. He coaxes beautiful sounds from his piano, especially at the top end - for the lowest notes I think the recording is slightly deficient, but only slightly. Certainly up there with the best, for me.

Yep -- I have been listening to it a lot, I'm about half way through. That's a lot of piano -- I'm loving it.

He's recorded quite a few other things -- Ravel, Spanish composers I've never heard of . . .

Mandryka · September 28, 2025, 12:00:34 AM

Quote from: Mandryka on September 16, 2025, 12:50:48 AM

It's impressive from the point of virtuosity and sound. Interpretively it is not unlike Beroff's Debussy - thrilling.

Mandryka · October 06, 2025, 07:40:29 AM

Really superb Visions de lamen from Gareis Pohl Duo - stands out from the others. Very well recorded too.

https://www.gareispohl.ch/lebenslauf/

Mandryka · October 09, 2025, 11:24:59 AM

Something for @ritter maybe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEqwi5mQrMM&t=74s

ritter · October 09, 2025, 11:32:32 AM

Quote from: Mandryka on October 09, 2025, 11:24:59 AMSomething for @ritter maybe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEqwi5mQrMM&t=74s

Thsnks, but... I don't quite see why you think this is for me.

But thanks anyway.

Mandryka · October 09, 2025, 11:46:00 AM

Quote from: ritter on October 09, 2025, 11:32:32 AMThsnks, but... I don't quite see why you think this is for me.

But thanks anyway.

Not because you take acid, but because you like Messiaen and understand French.

mystic chord · November 15, 2025, 08:42:30 AM

I hope that you all don't mind my newbie question, but of all the Messiaen boxes out there (OOP or not), which is most recommended at this point?

brewski · November 15, 2025, 09:03:50 AM

Quote from: mystic chord on November 15, 2025, 08:42:30 AMI hope that you all don't mind my newbie question, but of all the Messiaen boxes out there (OOP or not), which is most recommended at this point?

Hello, mystic, welcome, newbie questions are always appropriate, and you will likely get a number of replies.

While I do not have this box, I have many of the individual recordings, which are excellent.

If you prefer a collection of his organ music, this set by Olivier Latry is also highly regarded.