What is one of Messiaen's orchestral works?
Turangalîla-Symphonie
Symphony No. 5
The Planets
Rite of Spring
Answer
Turangalîla-Symphonie is one of Messiaen's most renowned orchestral works. Composed in 1948, it is a large-scale symphony in ten movements, characterized by its use of exotic instruments, complex rhythms, and vibrant orchestration. The title, derived from Sanskrit, evokes a love song of love and joy, and the music reflects this with its soaring melodies, exuberant rhythms, and evocative harmonies.
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