• ATMA Classique celebrates the centenary of French composer Olivier Messiaen, one of the most important composers of the mid- to late-20th century.  • Suzie LeBlanc is best-known on recordings for her work with Baroque music, and is perhaps ATMA Classique's most prolific recording artist. Her famous purity of tone and impeccable musicianship make her a superb interpreter of Messiaen’s austerely beautiful work. • Robert Kortgaard is one of the most sought-after vocal accompanists in Canada today, and a musician who is at home in a broad variety of music. This is his first recording for ATMA. Kortgaard was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and grew up in Calgary, Alberta. He is Artistic Director of the Indian River Festival on Prince Edward Island, and the Leith Summer Festival in Ontario. • A native of Torino, Italy, Laura Andriani has been first violinist of the Alcan Quartet since 2003. • American-born tenor Lawrence Wiliford joins LeBlanc, Andriani and Kortgaard for Messiaen’s cantata, La Mort du nombre. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Opera Company's prestigious Ensemble Studio. • Produced, and recorded by Johanne Goyette at the Salle Françoys-Bernier, Domaine Forget, St-Irénée (Québec), Canada, May 5, 6 and 7, 2008.
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