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For the End of Time

The Story of the Messiaen Quartet

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The book explores Olivier Messiaen's remarkable life and career, highlighting the premiere of his "Quartet for the End of Time" under extraordinary circumstances in a Nazi prison camp during World War II. Set against a backdrop of extreme cold and adversity, this performance is celebrated as a significant event in 20th-century music history, showcasing Messiaen's innovative compositional style and profound spiritual themes.

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For the End of Time, Rebecca Rischin

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2006
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