Credits:

Tamara Stefanovich, Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Description:

A work depicting bells with mysterious, addictive sound effects.Emard and Stefanoviteacher and studentteam up to record Messiaens *The Illusion of the Amen*!The B-side features solo pieces inspired by bells.A dream collaboration between two of todays greatest pianistsPierre-Laurent Hmard and Tamara Stefanovihas come to fruition! They are releasing the album *Illusion*, featuring Messiaens *Illusion dAmen* for two pianos and solo pieces inspired by The Bells!Messiaens *The Illusion of Amen* was premiered in May 1943 by Yvonne Loriod (first piano) and Messiaen (second piano). Renowned composers such as Poulenc and Honegger were among the audience members.Emard, who established a direct connection with Messiaen by joining Lorieuxs class at the age of 12, has experienced Messiaen and Lorieuxs performances firsthand on numerous occasions and has long been captivated by t