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Monumental mysticism radiates from Olivier Messiaen's 'Des canyons aux 茅toiles...'. Commissioned to commemorate the bicentenary of the American Declaration of Independence, the French composer visited the United States seeking inspiration. He found it in the National Parks of Utah, and the wild canyons of the desert are a perfect partner for Messiaen's powerful spirituality. "... it is above all religious work, a work of praise and contemplation" he writes. Whilst there he noted down the songs of the birds and was struck by the colours of the rocks "all possible varieties of red, or orange and of violet..." and these impressions form a tangible physical bedrock to the music.

French conductor Ludovic Morlot has this music in his blood and is joined by Steven Osborne, one of the greatest exponents of Messiaen's music, and virtuoso horn player, Martin Owen.

From the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Presented by Tom McKinney

Olivier Messiaen: Des canyons aux 茅toiles...

Steven Osborne (piano)
Martin Owen (horn)
Paul Patrick (xylorimba)
Tim Williams (glockenspiel)
大象传媒 Philharmonic Orchestra
Ludovic Morlot (conductor)

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