Messiaen - Complete Organ Works Volume 1 - Delphian: DCD34024 - CD or download

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Timothy Byram-Wigfield's programme highlights Messiaen's earlier works, the main emphasis falling on the seven-movement sequence from 1939, Les corps glorieux. It's clear from the outset that... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

Release Date: 13th Feb 2006
Catalogue No: DCD34024
Label: Delphian
Length: 64 minutes

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Messiaen: Les Corps Glorieux

Work length49:24

$12.00

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Timothy Byram-Wigfield (organ)

I. Subtilité des corps glorieux

Track length5:23

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$1.40

II. Les eaux de la grâce

Track length3:13

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III. L'ange aux parfums

Track length7:53

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$2.10

IV. Combat de la mort et de la vie

Track length15:07

$4.00

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V. Force et agilité des corps glorieux

Track length3:44

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$1.40

VI. Joie et clarté des corps glorieux

Track length5:41

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VII. Le mystère de la Sainte Trinité

Track length8:23

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Messiaen: Le Banquet Céleste

Work length6:37

$1.00

$1.40

Timothy Byram-Wigfield (organ)

Messiaen: Apparition de l'Eglise Eternelle

Work length8:52

$2.00

$2.10

Timothy Byram-Wigfield (organ)

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2010

Timothy Byram-Wigfield's programme highlights Messiaen's earlier works, the main emphasis falling on the seven-movement sequence from 1939, Les corps glorieux. It's clear from the outset that this will be a strongly delineated reading, with well managed contrasts of registration given added clarity by the superb quality of the recording.
It's a very physical sound but the vibrating beats of sustained notes are never oppressive, and the reading has a sense of direction and purpose which even manages to make a compelling experience out of the 15-minute central movement, 'Combat de la Mort et de la Vie'.
The two shorter pieces are well contrasted, with Le banquet céleste given a satisfying build-up, and Apparition de l'église éternelle magnificently forthright and implacable. This is a highly successful disc and augurs well for Byram- Wigfield's projected survey of Messiaen's early organ music.

One…welcomes the chance to hear an organist from the younger generation, playing an English instrument (Harrison and Harrison) and giving full weight to the music’s uncompromising intensity. It’s clear from the outset that this will be a strongly delineated reading, with well managed contrasts of registration given added clarity by the superb quality of the recording…This is a highly successful disc.

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