Messiaen - Quartet for the End of Time | 2023 Colorado College Summer Music Festival

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 Ayano Ninomiya, violin Jon Manasse, clarinet Mark Kosower, cello William Wolfram, piano June 15, 2023 Packard Hall