Quartet for the end of time : Improvisations / Olivier Messiaen ; réalisation, Georges Bessonnet ; G.B. Productions.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Chatsworth, Calif. : Image Entertainment, 1999. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (82 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Bessonnet, Georges, 1953- director. |
| Other author/creator | Moglia, Alain, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Arrignon, Michel, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Wieder-Atherton, Sonia, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Henriot, Jean-Claude, performer. |
| Included Work | Messiaen, Olivier, 1908-1992. Quatuor pour la fin du temps. |
| Other author/creator | G.B. Productions. |
| Other author/creator | Carlton Entertainment, Inc. |
| Other author/creator | Image Entertainment (Firm) |
| Contents | Liturgie de cristal -- Vocalise, pour l'ange qui annonce la fin du temps -- Abîme des oiseaux -- Intermède -- Louange à l'éternité de Jésus -- Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes -- Fouillis d'arcs-en-ciel, pour l'ange qui annonce la fin du temps -- Louange à l'immortalité de Jésus. |
| Abstract | One of the greatest figures of 20th century music, Olivier Messiaen found inspiration for his works in religious and mystical symbols with striking rhythms. An enthusiastic ornithologist, he weaved into his music the songs of birds from all over the world, and is known for his harmonic explorations. Messiaen's "Improvisations" is performed by the composer on organ at the Paris-Trinity Church. His "Quartet for the End of Time," composed in 1940 during his captivity in a German prisoner of war camp, is performed by the Messiaen Quartet at the Vaux De Cernay Abbey. |
| General note | "Carlton Entertainment."--Container. |
| General note | Originally produced in 1991. |
| Credits | Director of photography, Aline Rupaud. |
| Performer | Le Quatuor Olivier Messaien (Alain Moglia, violin; Michel Arrignon, clarinet; Sonia Wieder-Atherton, cello; Jean-Claude Henriot, piano). |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Other title | Improvisations. |
| Publisher number | ID5085GCDVD Image Entertainment |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | DVD-67 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |