I learned just one of these pieces, "Le Loriot," which took me 3 months to learn initially, 3 more to learn better (with all those 32nd notes, it took a while!), and about 12 minutes to play! It was an incredible experience and I loved playing it, but I doubt I'll ever do the entire cycle! Kudos to those who can!
composed between 1956-58, this gigantic and extensive cycle for piano was meant to be played all at once, more than 3 hours of music without stopping as Messiaen wanted, so there are too few pianists that take the challenge
Snob.
MrJeanSarkozy 2 months ago
2:19, really sounded like bird chirp
Amarynthine 8 months ago 2
very interesting
jakiner 1 year ago
im having a similar experience with vingt regards- great music but difficult to play AND to listen to^^
maddindafirst 1 year ago
I learned just one of these pieces, "Le Loriot," which took me 3 months to learn initially, 3 more to learn better (with all those 32nd notes, it took a while!), and about 12 minutes to play! It was an incredible experience and I loved playing it, but I doubt I'll ever do the entire cycle! Kudos to those who can!
TheAspenTom 2 years ago
Fantastica cancion.5 estrellas.
davidpriege 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this.
Chesterton7 2 years ago
"Catalogue d'oiseaux" is one of the highlights in 20th century music.
elcaballodecaligula 2 years ago 5
composed between 1956-58, this gigantic and extensive cycle for piano was meant to be played all at once, more than 3 hours of music without stopping as Messiaen wanted, so there are too few pianists that take the challenge
beethomozart 2 years ago