Sci-Fi sounds, a supersized orchestra and love on a cosmic scale: Sakari Oramo and the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra returns to Birmingham for Messiaen鈥檚 blockbuster Turangal卯la-Symphonie. With Messiaen champion extraordinaire Steven Osborne as soloist, this vibrant and colourful celebration of all-consuming love definitely won鈥檛 pull any punches.
It is preceded here by Messiaen鈥檚 four sacred meditations for orchestra, L鈥檃scension.
