Presented by Tom Service. Continuing a celebration of the centenary of the birth of Olivier Messiaen with a performance of La Transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jesus-Christ.
Presented by Tom Service, from the Royal Albert Hall, London.
The Proms continues to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Olivier Messiaen, one of the most inspirational, colourful and influential composers of the 20th century. La Transfiguration is a fervent expression of his passionately held Roman Catholic faith, illuminating the moment when Christ was enveloped in light and revealed to his disciples as the Son of God.
Messiaen: La Transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jesus-Christ
Denes Varjon (piano)
Adam Walker (flute)
Julian Bliss (clarinet)
Sonia Wieder-Atherton (cello)
Colin Currie (xylophone)
Adrian Spillett (marimba)
Richard Benjafield (vibraphone)
Philharmonia Voices
BBC Symphony Chorus
BBC National Chorus of Wales
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Thierry Fischer (conductor).
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- Sun 27 Jul 200819:00BBC Radio 3
