Composer

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Olivier Messiaen

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Publication Date

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2001

Average_duration

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11:14

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Olivier Messiaen's 'Feuillets inédits (4)' is a collection of four unpublished piano pieces that were discovered after the composer's death. The pieces were composed between 1934 and 1940, during a period when Messiaen was exploring new harmonic and rhythmic ideas. The first piece, 'Un reflet dans le vent', is a delicate and introspective work that features a simple, repeating melody that is gradually transformed through subtle variations in harmony and rhythm. The second piece, 'Chant d'extase dans un paysage triste', is a more complex and dramatic work that features a wide range of textures and moods, from quiet contemplation to explosive bursts of energy. The third piece, 'Le baiser de l'enfant-Jésus', is a tender and lyrical work that is based on a theme from Messiaen's famous 'Vingt regards sur l'enfant-Jésus'. The piece features a simple, flowing melody that is accompanied by rich, colorful harmonies and intricate rhythms. The final piece, 'Les sons impalpables du rêve', is a dreamlike work that features a series of ethereal, floating melodies that are woven together in a complex and intricate tapestry. The piece is characterized by its use of unusual harmonies and rhythms, as well as its evocative and otherworldly atmosphere. 'Feuillets inédits (4)' was premiered in 2001 by pianist Roger Muraro, who had worked closely with Messiaen during the composer's lifetime. The collection is notable for its innovative use of harmony, rhythm, and melody, as well as its deeply spiritual and mystical themes. Overall, 'Feuillets inédits (4)' is a fascinating and beautiful addition to Messiaen's already impressive body of work.

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