About this title: Olivier Messiaen's Turangalīla-symphonie is an astonishing work and its position in first place on this program is only natural since it is a masterpiece of twentieth century orchestral writing. Unfortunately, Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonia Orchestra give it a quick, detached performance, efficient and technically accurate but lacking resonance and emotional involvement. Although this is not the best recording one can find, it still has enough substance to make it a fair alternate choice. Because this immense composition is continued on a second disc, the rest of the set is filled out ...
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Format: Audio CD
Label: CBS / Sony
Date: 1990-10-25
UPC:074644227123
Description: Very Good. CD's (2) are in very good+ to excellent condition. The 1st cd has some very minor scratches but the 2nd cd is in mint condition. Jewel case does have some scratches. CD's are shipped 1st class with delivery confirmation. We ship within 2-3 business days. read more
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