FLAC (tracks), Lossless | 68:41 | 224 Mb
Classical, Instrumental
Visions offers Tamara Stefanovich and Pierre-Laurent Aimard’s return to Pentatone, presenting a programme revolving around Messiaen’s intoxicating Visions de l‘amen for two pianos. This centrepiece is surrounded by Enescu’s Carillon nocturne, Knussen’s Prayer Bell Sketch and Clock IV from Birtwistle’s Harrison’s Clocks. The works performed all share a fascination for the sound of bells, and Stefanovich and Aimard invite the listener on a mesmerizing acoustic journey.
Tracklist
1. Messiaen: Visions de l’amen, I/25: I. Amen de la création (5:48)
2. Messiaen: Visions de l’amen, I/25: II. Amen des étoiles, de la planète à l’anneau (5:36)
3. Messiaen: Visions de l’amen, I/25: III. Amen de l’agonie de Jésus (8:46)
4. Messiaen: Visions de l’amen, I/25: IV. Amen du désir (11:09)
5. Messiaen: Visions de l’amen, I/25: V. Amen des anges, des saints, du chant des oiseaux (8:46)
6. Messiaen: Visions de l’amen, I/25: VI. Amen du jugement (2:50)
7. Messiaen: Visions de l’amen, I/25: VII. Amen de la consommation (8:09)
8. Enescu: Piano Suite No. 3, Op. 18 “Pièces impromptues”: VII. Carillon nocturne (6:24)
9. Knussen: Prayer Bell Sketch, Op. 29 (7:04)
10. Birtwistle: Harrison’s Clocks: IV. — (4:14)