From the Canyons to the Stars: The Music of Olivier Messiaen
Kent Nagano
Thu 16 Oct 2008, 7:30pm
Royal Festival Hall, London
Kent Nagano conductor
Pierre-Laurent Aimard piano
Kenneth Smith flute
Karen Stephenson cello
Mark van de Wiel clarinet
David Corkhill percussion
Kevin Hathway percussion
Peter Fry percussion
BBC Symphony Chorus
Philharmonia Voices
| Messiaen | La Transfiguration de Notre-Seigneur Jésus Christ |
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Please note that balcony seats are not available.
La Transfiguration de Notre-Seigneur Jésus-Christ is a magnificent choral and orchestral work inspired by Messiaen’s religious faith, and particularly by the theological significance of Christ’s Transfiguration. Along with its large chorus and orchestra, Messiaen also uses seven instrumental soloists to explore every aspect of his subject, including many passages where birdsong is woven into the musical fabric. Ending with a triumphant chorale, this resplendent score is the composer’s grandest work for the concert hall.
Find out more about the life and work of Messiaen on our dedicated resources website
Read Pierre-Laurent Aimard's biography.
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