I am not the greatest fan of Messaien -Turangalila leaves me cold - but i did hear this on the radio not long ago and enjoyed it but did not discover the performers . Any recommended recordings ?
Messiaen - Quartet for the End Of Time
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John Skelton
I'd recommend this http://www.mdt.co.uk/MDTSite/product//2126882.htm. Great intensity, some fantastic playing by Gervase de Peyer and Dorati's as yet unmatched recording of Chronochromie as coupling.
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VodkaDilc
Amici Ensemble on Naxos is more than adequate.
Suggestion for Barbirollians: Send the neighbours out, turn the lights off, switch the hi-fi up and wallow in Turangalia! It can't fail!!
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John Skelton
The Amazon price for the EMI recording is silly. MDT have it for £7 http://www.mdt.co.uk/MDTSite/product//2126882.htm
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amateur51
Originally posted by DracoM View PostYes, I'd endorse the Amici on Naxos too. Clear, plenty of space and done with some care and finesse
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Originally posted by John Skelton View PostI'd recommend this http://www.mdt.co.uk/MDTSite/product//2126882.htm. Great intensity, some fantastic playing by Gervase de Peyer and Dorati's as yet unmatched recording of Chronochromie as coupling.
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Originally posted by Bryn View PostI'll very much second this recommendation, and add that this single disc issue has a marginally more successful repair of a dodgy tape edit in the Chronochromie recording than the relevant disc in the EMI 14 disc Messiaen box or the earlier French EMI single disc issue have. The 14 disc box also has a alternative recording of the Quatuor. If you would like to hear the Quatuor played by a quartet including two its original performers, there is recording of such a performance in this box:
http://www.amazon.fr/Olivier-Messiae.../dp/B001795SIC
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Originally posted by Barbirollians View PostI have just ordered the Previn Turangalila second hand for a song to see if it can convert me as the Chung recording failed to do.
At the performance, right from the opening bars I thought "this is going to be good". Perhaps it was the combination of hearing it live and the glorious venue. Afterwards there was a standing ovation and some where even standing on their seats. As I said, it was a conversion for me (and my friend thought it was truly amazing as well).
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