His timbre control is amazing: sparkling here, murky as a cave there, as appropriate. And how strange that a British pianist should emerge as Messiaen’s ambassador to the world. One can buy Hill’s recordings with consummate confidence. He has the technique and the intellect to cope with the most thorny problems, and his rhythmic accuracy is a wonder – an essential disc. In Tune (Japan)
One of the most impressive solo recording projects of recent years concludes splendidly … New York Times
Track listing
1 Pièce pour le Tombeau de Paul Dukas
2 Fantaisie burlesque
3 Rondeau
Petites esquisses d'oiseaux
4 Le rouge-gorge
5 Le merle noir
6 Le rouge-gorge
7 La grive musicienne
8 Le rouge-gorge
9 L'alouette des champs
Visions de l'Amen for 2 pianos
10 Amen de la Création
11 Amen des étoiles, de la planète à l'anneau
12 Amen de l'Agonie de Jésus
13 Amen du Désir
14 Amen des Anges, des Saints, du chant des oiseaux
