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BBC Proms S78E5 — Prom 15: Messiaen’s Turangalîla Symphony

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BBC Proms•Season 78•Episode 5

Prom 15: Messiaen’s Turangalîla Symphony

6.0/10 · 1 votesAug 2, 2024125 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 78•matches the season avg

Nicholas Collon and the BBC Philharmonic perform the most vibrant and unignorable symphony of the 20th century, Messiaen’s Turangalîla, after the world premiere of Anna Clyne’s The Gorgeous Nothings, written specially for the Proms

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Episode Summary

"Prom 15: Messiaen’s Turangalîla Symphony" is episode 5 of BBC Proms season 78. It scored 6.0/10 from 1 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.0). It aired on August 2, 2024.

Next: E6 · Prom 21: The Sinfonia of London and John Wilson Best of Season 78