Classic Library - Messiaen: Turangalila Symphony

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Label
Sony Masterworks
Release Date
April 20, 2004
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      MESSIAEN, OLIVIER
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Toronto Symphony
    • PERFORMER
      Ozawa
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      April 20, 2004
    • UPC
      828765941822
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      82876594182
    • LABEL
      Sony Masterworks
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Introduction

      Composer: Olivier Messiaen

      Ensemble: Toronto Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod

      Conductor: Seiji Ozawa

    2. II. Chant d'amour I

      Composer: Olivier Messiaen

      Ensemble: Toronto Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod

      Conductor: Seiji Ozawa

    3. III. Turangalila I

      Composer: Olivier Messiaen

      Ensemble: Toronto Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod

      Conductor: Seiji Ozawa

    4. IV. Chant d'amour II

      Composer: Olivier Messiaen

      Ensemble: Toronto Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod

      Conductor: Seiji Ozawa

    5. V. Joie du sang des étoiles

      Composer: Olivier Messiaen

      Ensemble: Toronto Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod

      Conductor: Seiji Ozawa

    6. VI. Jardin du sommeil d'amour

      Composer: Olivier Messiaen

      Ensemble: Toronto Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod

      Conductor: Seiji Ozawa

    7. VII. Turangalila II

      Composer: Olivier Messiaen

      Ensemble: Toronto Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod

      Conductor: Seiji Ozawa

    8. VIII. Développement de l'amour

      Composer: Olivier Messiaen

      Ensemble: Toronto Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod

      Conductor: Seiji Ozawa

    9. IX. Turangalila III

      Composer: Olivier Messiaen

      Ensemble: Toronto Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod

      Conductor: Seiji Ozawa

    10. X. Final

      Composer: Olivier Messiaen

      Ensemble: Toronto Symphony Orchestra

      Performer: Yvonne Loriod, Jeanne Loriod

      Conductor: Seiji Ozawa


This is the recording that introduced most of us "over 40s" to Messiaen's masterpiece, and its domestic appearance on CD is long overdue. Seiji Ozawa was young, his Toronto orchestra willing, and he had the two Loriod sisters at their best wailing away at the piano and Ondes Martenot. Indeed, the balance between orchestra and soloists in this performance remains exemplary, the playing of the band astonishingly fine, and the recorded sound outstandingly clear, if a little lacking in dynamic range and depth by modern standards. The orgiastic fifth and 10th movements still pack quite a punch, and in a very real sense, while many more modern versions have come and gone this one still holds its own with the best of them. You simply can't go wrong with this classic account of one of the seminal scores of the first half of the 20th century. I can only suggest that you reward RCA for its inspired choice of repertoire by voting with your wallet. --David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com