Here I play Olivier Messiaen's L’alouette Calandrelle (Short-toed Lark) from book 5 of Catalogue d'oiseaux (catalog of birds). <br /> <br />This piece is based on bird songs and other sounds that Messiaen heard while he was visiting the desert of the Crau. <br />Here are the times of the first introductions of the various birds and creatures heard throughout the piece: <br /> <br />0:06 - Short-toed Lark <br />0:30 - Chorus of Cicadas <br />0:38 - Lesser Kestrel <br />0:43 - Quail <br />1:14 - Crested Lark in counterpoint with the Short-toed Lark. <br />3:49 - The Skylark <br /> <br />Hope you enjoy it!
