Olivier Messiaen: Éclairs sur l'Au-delà

　　Éclairs sur l'au-dela (Illuminations of the Beyond) was Messiaen's last work. It shares with his other large-scale orchestral pieces a sense of otherworldly grandeur, obsessively repeated rhythmic and melodic patterns, birdcalls, and a riot of orchestral color, among much else. Its eleven movements address different aspects of the title and, like virtually everything Messiaen w... (展开全部) 　　Éclairs sur l'au-dela (Illuminations of the Beyond) was Messiaen's last work. It shares with his other large-scale orchestral pieces a sense of otherworldly grandeur, obsessively repeated rhythmic and melodic patterns, birdcalls, and a riot of orchestral color, among much else. Its eleven movements address different aspects of the title and, like virtually everything Messiaen wrote, could not be mistaken for any other composer. Rattle and the Berlin Orchestra deliver a skilled, dynamic rendition, steering clear of the kitschy implications of sections where Messiaen skirts the edges of kitsch (enjoyable as they may be). Unexpectedly, the Berliners sound at home in this music, with some terrific solo and section contributions, and special kudos due to the percussionists and winds, especially the flutes, whose birdcalls resound throughout the work. Transparent engineering uncovers details in the score, further making this a delight for Messiaen fans. --Dan Davis　　

　　1. I. Apparition Du Christ Glorieux
　　2. II. La Constellation Du Sagittaire
　　3. III. L'Oiseau-Lyre Et La Ville-Fiancee
　　4. IV. Les Elus Marques Du Sceau
　　5. V. Demeurer Dans L'Amour
　　6. VI. Les Sept Anges Aux Sept Trompettesn
　　7. VII. Et Dieu Essuiera Tout Larme De Leurs Yeux...
　　8. VIII. Les Etoiles Et La Gloire
　　9. IX. Plusiers Oiseaux Des Arbres De Vie
　　10. X. Le Chemin De I'Invisible
　　11. XI. Le Christ, Lumiere Du Paradis