As a musician's instrumental proficiency develops, so does their artistic taste and temperament. Throughout 2024, ANAM musicians curate and present Soundbites – concerts that are a snapshot in time, summarising their year of training and revealing glimipses of their future selves. What music excites them? What do they want to communicate? How does their art help them understand the world better? Experience the unique and intimate points of view of ANAM musicians throughout this series.
Olivier Messiaen's Visions de l'Amen is a kaleidoscopic and mystical work for two pianos. Composed in 1943 after Messiaen’s release from a prisoner-of-war camp, this piece marked the beginning of his collaboration with pianist Yvonne Loriod, his muse and future wife.
Drawing inspiration from his Roman Catholic faith, birds, and his synesthetic experience of colours, Messiaen crafted a shimmering, colourful score. From the ecstatic clanging of bells in the "Amen of the Creation" to the dazzling finale in the "Amen of Consummation," this performance promises to be a journey of powerful emotions and vivid imagery.
Olivier MESSIAEN Visions de l'Amen (1943)
Matthew Garvie (NSW) piano
Po Goh (VIC) piano
This performance will last approximately 50 minutes with no interval.
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