Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du Temps, Fantaisie | Atma Classique ACD22940

Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du Temps, Fantaisie

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Label: Atma Classique

Cat No: ACD22940

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Chamber

Release Date: 1st May 2026

Contents

Artists

Louise Bessette (piano)
Cameron Crozman (cello)
Dominic Desautels (clarinet)
Mark Lee (violin)

Works

Messiaen, Olivier

Fantaisie for violin and piano
Quatuor pour la fin du Temps (Quartet for the End of Time)

Artists

Louise Bessette (piano)
Cameron Crozman (cello)
Dominic Desautels (clarinet)
Mark Lee (violin)

About

Composed in 1941 during Olivier Messiaen's (1908-1992) captivity in Stalag VIII A, the Quartet for the End of Time stands as one of the major works of the 20th century. Blending singular rhythms, radiant harmonies, and colours inspired by nature and spirituality, this score offers a musical journey of rare intensity. This new recording presents a deeply evocative interpretation, fully revealing the brilliance of each movement-from Liturgie de cristal (Crystal Liturgy) to Louange à l’Immortalité de Jésus (Praise to the Eternity of Jesus). The inclusion of the Fantaisie (1933) for violin and piano subtly highlights the evolution of Messiaen's musical language.

This recording brings together four leading performers. Pianist Louise Bessette, an icon of contemporary music and nominee for Performer of the Year at the 2024-2025 Prix Opus Gala, brings her mastery to this album, for which she is also producer and artistic director. She is joined by cellist Cameron Crozman, renowned for his imagination and sensitivity, clarinettist Dominic Desautels, noted for his elegant playing, and finally, the brilliant violinist Mark Lee.

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