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Olivier Messiaen's Turangalila-symphonie
Olivier Messiaen's Turangalila-symphonie
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ExcellentThe Turangalîla-symphonie is a piece by Olivier Messiaen that is contextualized in his oeuvre and as a genre piece. It uses previously untranslated information from Messiaen's description of the work in his Traité and seeks to demystify the complex innovations he made to his musical language. The fragmentary and elusive program is explained with reference to Messiaen's fascination with surrealism. The piece was commissioned and composed in 1986, premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein, revised by Messiaen in 1990, and has had a reception history in both live and recorded performances.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 75 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
The Turangalîla-symphonie stands out as a unique composition in the realm of Olivier Messiaen's musical oeuvre, as it is not primarily rooted in his Catholic faith but rather in the profound expression of human love as depicted in the romance of Tristan and Isolde and other literary sources. In this context, the symphony is situated within Messiaen's artistic journey and is recognized as a genre piece. Through meticulous analysis of the music, drawing upon previously untranslated information from Messiaen's own description of the work in his Traité, the intention is to unravel the intricate innovations he introduced to his musical language, particularly in the realms of rhythm and orchestration.
This analytical element takes particular focus on the fragmentary and enigmatic program of the symphony, which is elucidated in reference to Messiaen's fascination with surrealism during that period. Information is provided on the commission and composition of the piece, its historic premiere by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Leonard Bernstein, its subsequent revision by Messiaen in 1990, and its reception history in both live and recorded performances.
By delving into the intricate details of the Turangalîla-symphonie, this essay aims to shed light on the profound influence of human love on Messiaen's musical creativity and provide a deeper understanding of this remarkable composition within the broader context of his artistic legacy.
ISBN-13: 9781009165730
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