The New York Times – Music:
The latest recording from Pygmalion, Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time” and works written for Anne-Sophie Mutter are among our selections.
Category: Messiaen, Olivier
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José van Dam, Suave and Riveting Opera Star, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Music:
One of the most esteemed singers of his era, he had a wide repertoire that included Mozart, Wagner and the title role in Messiaen’s epic “St. François d’Assise.”
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A Pipe Organist Invites You to Bliss Out to Her Dreamy Colors
The New York Times – Music:
Ellen Arkbro makes music that shifts and churns with no regard for harmony’s rules. She’s one of the most interesting composers for her instrument working today.
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George Benjamin and Pierre-Laurent Aimard: Friendship in Music
The New York Times – Music:
The composer George Benjamin and the pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard met as students. In a new piece, they perform at the keyboard together.
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Yvonne Loriod Was So Much More Than a Composer’s Muse
The New York Times – Music:
Loriod, the vessel for Olivier Messiaen’s piano works, had a rich musical life beyond him, which is captured in a new set of recordings.