\u2018The Messiaen Monster\u2019, ridiculed by critics at its premiere\u2014in the best tradition of works of genius\u2014is now \u2018established as one of the most astonishing classics of the twentieth century\u2019, as Nigel Simeone writes in the booklet of this brilliant new release. The joyful generosity of the orchestral writing and kaleidoscopic nature of the musical invention make Turangal\u00eela one of Messiaen\u2019s most characteristic and appealing works, considered by many to be his masterpiece. As well as the distinctive sound of the ondes martenot, the other striking feature is the virtuoso piano part\u2014it is in some ways a concerto, although the sheer scale of the orchestral contribution belies that specific title. Rarely has it been more explosively performed than here, with an acknowledged living master of Messiaen\u2019s piano music, Steven Osborne, at the keyboard.<\/p>\n
Hyperion Records<\/a><\/p>\n Reviews | Tracks<\/a><\/p>\nTracks<\/h3>\n
| 1<\/td>\n | Introduction [6’03]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 2<\/td>\n | Chant d’amour 1 [8’06]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 3<\/td>\n | Turangal\u00eela 1 [5’49]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 4<\/td>\n | Chant d’amour 2 [10’24]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 5<\/td>\n | Joie du sang des \u00e9toiles [6’42]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 6<\/td>\n | Jardin du sommeil d’amour [12’41]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 7<\/td>\n | Turangal\u00eela 2 [3’40]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 8<\/td>\n | D\u00e9veloppement de l’amour [11’33]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 9<\/td>\n | Turangal\u00eela 3 [4’32]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 10<\/td>\n | Final [7’30]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bergen Philharmonic |