Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time - ChamberFest Cleveland (2013)

Olivier Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time
I. Liturgy of the Crystal: Very moderate, in harmonious, sparkling clouds
II. Vocalise, for the angel who announces the end of time: Robust, moderate
III. Abyss of the birds: Very slow, expressive and sad
IV. Interlude: Determined, moderate, a little lively
V. Praise to the eternity of Jesus: Infinitely slow, ecstatic
VI. Dance of fury, for seven trumpets: Deliberate, vigorous, granite-like, a little lively
VII. Jumble of the rainbow, for the angel who announces the end of time: Dreamy, almost slow
VIII.Praise to the immortality of Jesus: Extremely slow and tender, ecstatic

Franklin Cohen, clarinet
Yura Lee, violin
Gabriel Cabezas, cello
Orion Weiss, piano

ChamberFest Cleveland
June 20, 2013 Mixon Hall at Cleveland Institute of Music
http://www.chamberfestcleveland.com