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Messiaen
Chamber Works


Matthew Schellhorn

Soloists of the Philarmonia Orchestra
James Clark, Philippe Honoré, Rachel Roberts,
David Cohen, Kenneth Smith, Barnaby Robson

 





"A heart-stoppingly beautiful performance ... Listeners who love Quatuor pour la fin du Temps owe it to themselves to hear this stellar version. ***** "

All Music Guide USA

   

"A fine, solid ensemble perforamance. ... Technically assured throughout. .... The effect is powerful and chilling." 

International Record Review

       

"A worthwhile and distinctive release"

Gramophone


Marking one hundred years since the birth of the composer, Signum Classics are proud to announce the release of a collection of Messiaen's chamber work, featuring Matthew Schellhorn in collaboration with the Soloists of the Philharmonia Orchestra.

Yvonne Loriod-Messiaen wrote of Schellhorn,

“An excellent pianist and an excellent exponent...everything is played as Messiaen wished it.”

James Clark violin
Philippe Honoré violin
Rachel Roberts viola
David Cohen cello
Kenneth Smith flute
Barnaby Robson clarinet

 

Title Page
Reviews
SIGCD126 Booklet pdf
Matthew Schellhorn
Philharmonia Orchestra
Soloists of the Philharmonia Orchestra
Release date: 30th June 2008
Order code: SIGCD126
Barcode: 635212012628
Messiaen Chamber Works
1. Fantaisie

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  Quatuor pour la fin du Temps
2. Liturgie de cristal
3. Vocalise, pour l’Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps
4. Abîme des oiseaux
5. Intermède
6. Louange à l’Éternité de Jésus
7. Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes
8. Fouillis d’arcs-en-ciel, pour l’Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps
9. Louange à l’Immortalité de Jésus
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10. Le Merle noir
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11. Pièce pour piano et quatuor à cordes
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12. Morceau de lecture à vue
World Premiere Recording