Credits:

Hetna Regitze Bruun

Description:

Two song cycles by Messiaen (19081992). In fact, the loss of family members he held dear served as the inspiration for both sets of songs. Three Melodies is the crystallization of his feelings for his mother, who had passed away three years earlier. And Harawi was written around the time his first wife, Claire Delbos, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Yet neither work conveys a sense of despair; instead, they are filled only with boundless hope and a sense of ecstasy. These are masterpieces that vividly convey Messiaens sense of death and love. Please enjoy the dazzling piano parts, the richly colored vocal feast, and the wordplay so intense it almost numbs the senses. [Comment provided by Naxos Japan]—

Tracklisting:

1.Trois Melodies: No. 1: Pourquoi? (Why?)
2.Trois Melodies: No. 2: Le sourire (The Smile)
3.Trois Melodies: No. 3: La fiancee perdue (The Lost