Olivier Messiaen (1908-92) Saturday, May 27, 2023 Berliner Philharmonie, Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße, Berlin Koussevitzky-commissioned, Boston & Bernstein-premiered (1949), Messiaen’s ten-movement Turangalîla calls for a large orchestra and sports a virtuoso piano part and the otherworldly soundwaves of the ondes Martenot. “A love song, a hymn to joy”, said the composer, who was fascinated by the Tristan and … Continue reading Berliner Philharmoniker – Simone Young conducts Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie, with Cédric Tiberghien & Cynthia Millar. Live Digital Concert Hall webcast.