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

This album unites two seismic forces in 20th-century music: Toru Takemitsu’s ‘November Steps’ and Olivier Messiaen’s ‘Et Expecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum.’ Takemitsu’s piece is a rare dialogue between the Japanese shakuhachi and biwa, and a full Western orchestra—an audacious, atmospheric interplay that honors tradition while venturing into uncharted sonic territory. Messiaen’s monumental work, composed after the Second World War, pulses with spiritual urgency, layering brass and woodwinds in expansive, shimmering soundscapes that evoke themes of resurrection and transcendence.

For collectors and listeners drawn to the vanguard of Western Classical, this record offers a profound encounter with two composers who, in very different ways, sought the sublime through innovation. Takemitsu’s meditative textures and Messiaen’s radiant harmonies are both deeply personal and universal, bridging continents, faiths, and philosophies. This is not background music—it’s an invitation to listen actively and reflect on the power of musical language to cross boundaries. Owning this album means holding a piece of history where artistic daring takes center stage—a must for anyone who values music that challenges, transforms, and endures.

Track List:
A – November Steps –
B – Et Expecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum –