Turangalîla Symphony; L'ascension

by Olivier Messiaen

Turangalîla Symphony; L'ascension cover art

This phenomenal Naxos recording captures the overwhelming, ecstatic intensity of Messiaen's colossal 1948 symphony, performed by the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. The composition is famous for its hyper-complex rhythmic structures and the prominent use of the ondes Martenot, creating a dizzying, joyously avant-garde exploration of divine love.

Genres

  • Modern Classical
  • Symphony

Tracklist

  1. Turangalila-symphonie: I. Introduction
  2. Turangalila-symphonie: II. Chant d' amour 1
  3. Turangalila-symphonie: III Turangalila 1
  4. Turangalila-symphonie: IV. Chant d' amour 2
  5. Turangalila-symphonie: V. Joie du sang des etoiles
  6. Turangalila-symphonie: VI. Jardin du sommeil
  7. Turangalila-symphonie: VII. Turangalila 2
  8. Turangalila-symphonie: VIII. Developpement de l'Amour
  9. Turangalila-symphonie: IX. Turangalila 3
  10. Turangalila-symphonie: X. Final
  11. L'Ascension: I. Majeste du Christ demandant sa gloire a son Pere
  12. L'Ascension: II. Alleluias sereins d'une ame qui desire le ciel
  13. L'Ascension: III. Alleluia sur la trompette, Alleluia sur la cymbale
  14. L'Ascension: IV. Priere du Christ montant vers son Pere