Messiaen, Olivier > Nagano, Kent

Messiaen Edition

18 CD / Erato / 2011-04-26

Works: Olivier Messiaen: Petites esquisses d'oiseaux (6), for piano, I/54; Preludes (8) for Piano; Études (4) de rhythme; La nativité du Seigneur; Le banquet céleste; Apparition de l'&e...
Performers: Aimard, Pierre-Laurent; Alain, Marie-Claire; Barboteu, Georges; Chauvaut, Rene; Cotton, Roger [Tenor Vocalist]; Deplus, Guy; Dupin, Francois; Fernandez, Huguette; Guigui, Charley; Haniotis, Mario; Ja...
Conductors: Couraud, Marcel; Constant, Marius; Nagano, Kent; Boulez, Pierre
Ensemble: ; Groupe Instrumental a Percussion de Strasbourg; ORTF Ensemble "Ars Nova"

This 18-CD set offers a comprehensive overview of Messiaen's work in recordings made between 1963 and 2000. The performers include the composer himself, his wife...continue...

Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie / Nagano, Aimard, Kim, et al

1 CD / Teldec / 2001-03-20

Works: Olivier Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie
Performers: Aimard, Pierre-Laurent; Kim, Dominique
Conductors: Nagano, Kent
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

"Hold on to your seats! Few can match Kent Nagano's exceptional pedigree in Messiaen's music, but there has been little to prepare for this blistering...continue...

20/21 Messiaen: Saint François d'Assise / Nagano, Van Dam

4 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 1999-08-10

Works: Olivier Messiaen: Saint François d'Assise, opera in 3 acts, I/52
Performers: Aler, John [Tenor Vocal]; Banlaky, Akos; d'Ase, Dirk; Krause, Tom; Malmberg, Urban; Renard, Guy; Upshaw, Dawn [Soprano Vocal]; Van Dam, Jose; Vocal], Chris Merritt [Tenor
Conductors: Nagano, Kent
Ensemble: Arnold Schoenberg Choir

"...[St. Francois's] 1998 revival at Salzburg was captured by DG in this thrilling live recording which ranks among the label's most valuable projects. Jose van...continue...