by Ensemble Walter Boeykens, Olivier Messiaen · Musique D'abord · CD · EAN 0794881802128
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«Quatuor Pour La Fin Du Temps» is the album by the Ensemble Walter Boeykens with music by Olivier Messiaen, released in 2006 by Musique D'abord, on CD.
Olivier Messiaen composed this quartet during his captivity in a prisoner-of-war camp in 1940, where it was premiered. Written for violin, clarinet, cello and piano, it consists of eight movements of apocalyptic inspiration. This version by the Ensemble Walter Boeykens includes «Liturgie de cristal» and «Louange à l'Éternité de Jésus».
Performing on this version are Walter Boeykens (clarinet), Roel Dieltiens (cello), Robert Groslot (piano) and Marijeta Korosek (violin). Total duration: 46'49. Catalogue HMA 1951348.
A work of interest to fans of contemporary classical music and chamber music.
