From the CBSO Centre.
Conductor George Benjamin ,
Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano)
Xenakis Jalons
Boulez Memoriale
Benjamin At First Light
8.15 The Making of Messiaen Messiaen 's uniquely distinctive musical style is difficult to place in the development of western music. With the help of those who knew the composer, Roger Nichols traces the diverse and exotic influences that helped to mould the music.
8.35 Messiaen La Rousserolle
Effarvatte (Catalogue d'Oiseaux)
9.05 Messiaen's Mark
Roger Nichols investigates how Messiaen's influence manifests itself, with contributions from his pupils and others who have been influenced by his music.
9.25 Two pieces dedicated to the memory of Messiaen.
Goehr In Memoriam Olivier Messiaen
(BBC commission)
Miiller-Siemens Light Blue, Almost White (BBC commission; first performance)
Messiaen Oiseaux Exotiques