Olivier Messiaen's "Turangalîla Symphony" is a monumental work in the realm of avant-garde classical music, released under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label in 1991. This symphony, composed by the visionary Olivier Messiaen, is a sprawling, 78-minute exploration of love, desire, and the cosmos, divided into ten distinct movements. Each movement, from the introductory "Introduction" to the climactic "Final," offers a unique sonic landscape, blending orchestral grandeur with innovative, avant-garde techniques. Messiaen's use of non-Western rhythms and his exploration of the infinite are hallmarks of this symphony, making it a landmark in 20th-century classical music. The "Turangalîla Symphony" is not just a piece to be heard, but an experience to be lived, a testament to Messiaen's genius and his unique perspective on the world.
Tracks
Turangalîla-Symphonie: I. IntroductionOlivier Messiaen, Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Turangalîla-Symphonie: II. Chant d'amour 1Olivier Messiaen, Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Turangalîla-Symphonie: III. Turangalîla 1Olivier Messiaen, Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Turangalîla-Symphonie: IV. Chant d'amour 2Olivier Messiaen, Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Turangalîla-Symphonie: V. Joie du sang des étoilesOlivier Messiaen, Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Turangalîla-Symphonie: VI. Jardin du sommeil d'amourOlivier Messiaen, Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Turangalîla-Symphonie: VII. Turangalîla 2Olivier Messiaen, Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Turangalîla-Symphonie: VIII. Développement de l'amourOlivier Messiaen, Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Turangalîla-Symphonie: IX. Turangalîla 3Olivier Messiaen, Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
Turangalîla-Symphonie: X. FinalOlivier Messiaen, Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris, Myung-Whun Chung
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