Credits:

Francois Weigel

Description:

A Grand Symphony of Love by the Greatest Master of the 20th Century: The magnificent, opulent masterpiece Symphony Turangarila is a prime candidate to be remembered forever as a 20th-century classic. The sheer scale of the orchestrationfeaturing a massive orchestra, a piano solo demanding superhuman virtuosity, and, most notably, a solo performance on the Ondes Martenot, an analog electronic instrument whose glissando technique leaves a lasting impressionalong with the 80-minute running time, is impressive in itself, but the content is even more breathtaking. It is truly a state of ecstasyan overflowing explosion of religious sensuality and joy that gives the listener an irresistible sense of elation (the 5th and 10th movements, in particular, are absolutely wild!). With its well-balanced blend of serene beauty and slightly complex, intellectual elements, this piece is an ideal introduction