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Prom 38 (part 2): Messiaen - Turangalila Symphony

BBC Proms2015, Prom 38
Episode 2 of 2

Juanjo Mena conducts the BBC Philharmonic in a performance of Messiaen's Turangalila Symphony. With Valerie Hartmann-Claverie (ondes martenot) and Steven Osborne (piano).

The BBC Philharmonic and Chief Conductor Juanjo Mena are joined by Steven Osborne and Valérie Hartmann-Claverie live at the BBC Proms.

Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London
Presented by Penny Gore

Foulds: Three Mantras

8.00 pm INTERVAL

8.20 pm
Messiaen: Turangalîla Symphony

Valérie Hartmann-Claverie (ondes martenot)
Steven Osborne (piano)
London Symphony Chorus (women's voices)
BBC Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena (conductor)

Hindu philosophy is the guiding thread through this Prom of music by one of the twentieth century's undisputed masters and one of its neglected mavericks. Messiaen's Turangalîla Symphony translates the 'curious, exquisite, unexpected melodic contours' of the Hindu tradition for Western ears. John Foulds's music was heavily influenced by his spiritual fascination with India; his style shifts in his Three Mantras from the rhythmic violence of Stravinsky to inward meditation and the colourful textures of Ravel.

This Prom will be repeated on Tuesday 25th August at 2pm.

1 hour, 40 minutes

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Thu 13 Aug 201520:20
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Olivier Messiaen

    Turangalîla Symphony

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Juanjo Mena.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Sonata No.32 in G minor

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

Credit

PerformerBBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Broadcast

  • Thu 13 Aug 201520:20
    BBC Radio 3