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Pierre Henry

Messe De Liverpool / Pierres Réfléchies (CD)

LabelMantra

FormatCD

GenreExperimental

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1991 CD coupling two great works, one from 1967 and one from 1982.

condition (disc/cover): NM / NM - Messe De Liverpool / Pierres Réfléchies on Mantra couples Pierre Henry's mass composed for Liverpool Cathedral with a later piece whose title, "reflected stones," suggests both physical acoustics and philosophical contemplation. The mass transplants musique concrète into liturgical context; the stones return it to the laboratory.

Liverpool Cathedral's commission acknowledged Henry's status as major composer, not mere technician. The resulting mass doesn't comfort; it challenges, forcing congregants to hear sacred space anew. "Pierres Réfléchies" provides secular counterweight, reflection without religious framework. Mantra's coupling lets listeners measure the distance between church and studio, discovering how much they share.



Details
Cat. number: MANTRA 023
Year: 1991

Release notes

'Messe de Liverpool' (1967) commissioned for the opening of new Christ-King Cathedral in Liverpool, England. Réalisation sonore (sound realization): Pierre Henry with the assistance of Marie-Luce Staib and the voice of Jacques Spacagna at Studio APSOME. 'Pierres réfléchies' composed in 1982. Réalisation sonore (sound realization): Pierre Henry with the assistance of Isabelle Warnier at Studio APSOME. Distribution: Wotre Music Made in France There are actually only two tracks corresponding…

Tracklist
Messe De Liverpool
1Kyrié6:03
2Gloria5:12
3Sanctus5:46
4Agnus Dei8:43
5Communion6:34
Pierres Réfléchies
6Jardins Possibles4:52
7Diaspre4:42
8Rêverie Des Roches Perforées3:45
9Adoratrice Du Soleil4:06
10Cristal Noir4:09
11Sel Gemme2:55
12Pierres Blessées4:21
13Exorde4:43
Credits
Maurice Fleuret
Liner Notes
Pierre Henry
Liner Notes, Performer [Réalisation Sonore]
Isabelle Warnier
Musical Assistance (5 to 12)
Marie-Luce Staib
Musical Assistance (1 to 4)
David Henry
Photography By
Jacques Spacagna
Voice [Phonèmes Et Collaboration Vocale] (1 to 4)