Its sixth movement, which the composer described as "music of stone," has the instruments imitate the sound of gongs and trumpets to create an apocalyptic "Dance of Fury."
Its sixth movement, which the composer described as "music of stone," has the instruments imitate the sound of gongs and trumpets to create an apocalyptic "Dance of Fury." The preceding movement, led by a solo melody from the cello, honors Jesus, and in similar fashion, the violin and piano duet that comprises the eight and final movement is entitled "Praise to the Immortality of Jesus." The "Liturgy of Crystal" begins this set of piece, which developed from a violin, cello, and clarinet trio written for the composer's fellow prisoners at a German camp. FTP, name this chamber music masterpiece by Olivier Messiaen.
Its sixth movement, which the composer described as "music of stone," has the instruments imitate the sound of gongs and trumpets to create an apocalyptic "Dance of Fury."
{Quartet for the End of Time} or {Quatuor pour la Fin du Temps}