Alfonzo Gomez - Olivier Messiaen: Vingt Regards Sur L�Enfant-Jesus

�The mystery of incarnation is the most beautiful aspect of divinity � and it is the reason why I am a Christian. I do not consider the differences between Orthodox, Protestant or Catholic: a Christian is someone who understands that God has come.� (Olivier Messiaen). From the point of view of music history, Vingt Regards is a milestone of 20th century piano literature; spiritually it is an offering of Christmas �spiritual piano exercises� in 20 contemplations. Olivier Messiaen summarizes it as follows: �More than in any of my previous work I sought a language of mystical love that is multifaceted, powerful and tender; sometimes even terrifying. All with the greatest vividness possible.� Alfonso Gomez, one of the most eminent specialists for 20th and 21st century piano music, offers his new reading of this masterpiece by Olivier Messiaen.