November Steps / Et Expecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum - Toru Takemitsu / Olivier Messiaen - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Few recordings offer a window into the soul of 20th-century orchestral innovation like this pairing of Takemitsu’s 'November Steps' and Messiaen’s 'Et Expecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum.' Takemitsu’s work, scored for traditional Japanese instruments (biwa and shakuhachi) and orchestra, quietly revolutionized the Western Classical canon by inviting the East to speak in its own voice. The composition’s tranquil spaces and sudden eruptions are haunting—each note a meditation on silence and cultural dialogue. Messiaen’s piece, by contrast, is a monumental blast of color and ecstasy, written in remembrance of the dead. Its vast sonorities and spiritual fervor summon the sacred and the cosmic, with brass fanfares and gongs evoking both ritual and revelation. The juxtaposition of these two works on a single album provides a rare study in contrast and continuity: both are spiritual, both are experimental, and both refuse to bow to tradition. For listeners seeking more than background music—those who want to experience the pulse of modern classical thought—this album is a cornerstone. It’s not just a listening experience; it’s a journey through sound, history, and the possibilities of cross-cultural creation. Track List: A - November Steps - B - Et Expecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum -