Title: Contemplations : the music of Olivier Messiaen.
Authors: Messiaen, Olivier, 1908-1992,; McCright, Matthew,; Messiaen, Olivier, 1908-1992.; Messiaen, Olivier, 1908-1992.
Year: 2015
Subjects: Jesus Christ Nativity Songs and music.; Jesus Christ; Piano music; Nativity of Jesus Christ; Piano music
Contents: Vingt regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus = Twenty contemplatons of the infant Jesus. Regard du Père = Contemplation of the Father (10:10) ; Regard de l'étoile = Contemplation of the star (3:14) ; Regard de la Vierge = Contemplation of the Virgin (5:05) ; Regard du temps = Contemplation of time (2:26: ; Première communion de la Vierge = The Virgin's first communion (7:36) ; Noël = Christmas day (4:34) -- Préludes. La colombe = The dove (2:21) ; Chant d'extase dans un paysage triste = Songs of ecstasy in a sad landscape (9:40) ; Le nombre léger = A light number (1:46) ; Instants défunts = Dead moments (4:39) ; Les sons impalpables du rêve = The ethereal sounds of dreams (3:26) ; Cloches d'angoisse et larmes d'adieu = Bells of anguish & tears of farewell (8:59) ; Plainte calme = Calm complaint (3:17) ; Un reflet dans le vent = A reflection in the wind (4:36).