Reviews Archive

'Without Messiaen's exploration of timelessness many of the works by Boulez, Birtwistle, Ligeti and other leading composers of our time would be unthinkable.'

Guardian

'Messiaen's music is the kind that sweeps impressionable young things off their feet.'

Telegraph

'A festival celebrating Messiaen's daring music in all its brilliant hues.'

Times

'Pierre Laurent Aimard playing the 20 Regards was the best music event I've ever seen.' Jonny Greenwood, Radiohead

Vingt regards sur l'Enfant Jesus - 13 February

‘Standing ovations for Messiaen’s two-hour piano cycle Vingt regards sur l’Enfant Jésus. And for a pianist who portrayed it congenially and outstandingly, with passion and imagination: Pierre-Laurent Aimard.’

Neue Zürcher Zeitung


Olivier Messiaen

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