Madeleine Forte Plays Piano Music Of Olivier Messiaen With Commentary By Allen Forte
Pianist Madeleine Forte interprets works by Olivier Messiaen, one of the 20th century's most innovative and spiritually-driven classical composers. Messiaen's music is known for its unique harmonic language, bird-song transcriptions, and spiritual depth. Forte's performances capture the rich, complex piano writing with sensitivity and technical mastery. The album includes analytical commentary by theorist Allen Forte, making it valuable for both listeners seeking deeper understanding and musicians studying contemporary composition. For those interested in Messiaen's work and 20th century classical music, this is an essential recording.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Contemporary Modern |
| Notes | Sealed. |
| Media | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve | Mint (M) |
| Label | Roméo Records |
| Year | 2001 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
. From Préludes (1929)
1. Commentary 5:45
2. La Colombe (I) 1:39
3. Commentary 1:13
4. Chant D'Extase Dans Un Paysage Triste (II) 6:48
5. Commentary 1:36
6. Nombre Léger (III) 1:51
7. Commentary 1:09
8. Instants Défunts (IV) 4:14
9. Commentary 0:59
10. Plainte Calme (VII) 2:25
. From Vingt Regards Sur L'Enfant-Jésus (1944)
11. Commentary 2:42
12. Regard De L'Étoile (II) 3:02
13. Commentary 1:48
14. Regard De La Vierge (IV) 5:34
15. Commentary 1:47
16. Regard Du Temps (IX) 2:33
17. Commentary 2:19
18. Regard De La Communion De La Vierge (XI) 7:12
19. Commentary 1:28
20. Noël (XIII) 4:06
21. Commentary 2:31
22. Regard Des Prophètes, Des Bergers Et Des Mages (XVI) 3:13
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