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Included are selections of \u003cstrong\u003ePréludes\u003c\/strong\u003e (I. \u003cstrong\u003eLa Colombe\u003c\/strong\u003e, IV. \u003cstrong\u003eInstants défunts\u003c\/strong\u003e, VII. \u003cstrong\u003ePlaine calme\u003c\/strong\u003e ), as well as the \u003cstrong\u003ePièce pour le tombeau de Paul Dukas\u003c\/strong\u003e, a reflective piece of contained intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection also offers several excerpts from the grand piano fresco \u003cstrong\u003eVingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus\u003c\/strong\u003e : I. \u003cstrong\u003eRegard du Père\u003c\/strong\u003e, II. \u003cstrong\u003eRegard de l'Étoile\u003c\/strong\u003e, III. \u003cstrong\u003eL'Échange\u003c\/strong\u003e, IV. \u003cstrong\u003eRegard de la Vierge\u003c\/strong\u003e, VII. \u003cstrong\u003eRegard de la Croix\u003c\/strong\u003e, IX. \u003cstrong\u003eRegard du Temps\u003c\/strong\u003e, XI. \u003cstrong\u003ePremière Communion de la Vierge\u003c\/strong\u003e, and XIX. \u003cstrong\u003eJe dors, mais mon coeur veille\u003c\/strong\u003e. This set allows exploration of highly contrasting atmospheres, from contemplation to rhythmic outbursts, while working on voice clarity, dynamic balance, and resonance management. Finally, a \u003cstrong\u003ePrélude (1964)\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the selection, bringing another facet of Messiaen's language. 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