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For its latest recording, France's acclaimed Trio Wanderer turn to the visionary music of countryman, Olivier Messiaen. For his ethereal Quartet for the End of
Time, the Trio is joined by the accomplished French clarinetist Pascal Moraguès.
Created in exceptionally difficult conditions while he was held as a German prisoner of war, the Quartet
sums up the composer's innovations in harmony and rhythm. “The spiritual dimension [in Quatuor Pour le Fin du Temps] is well projected, especially in the long string lines of the two "Louange" movements, but there could be more freedom and risk-taking in the more energetic music.
Clarinettist Pascal Moraguès's tone is rather rough, though the player shows impressive control in the solo "Abîme des oiseaux". Violinist Jean-Marc Phillips-Varjabédian and pianist Vincent Coq make a convincing case for the early Theme and Variations.” The Telegraph, 19th July 2008 | 
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