The.SYO and Stanley Dodds joined together for Olivier Messiaen’s “Turangalîla-Symphonie” on December 15th 2024. A megalithic 10 movement expression of joy and one of the seminal works of the 20th century. With its large array of exotic instruments, including the Ondes Martenot and a highly virtuoso solo piano part it is a work seldomly performed, and this is your chance to catch it live. In his own words “Turanga”: this is the time that runs, like a galloping horse; this is time that flows, like sand in an hourglass. “Turanga” is movement and rhythm. “Turangalîla” therefore means all at once love song, hymn to joy, time, movement, rhythm, life and death.” Messiaen draws upon his own highly structured compositional techniques and his fascination with bird song, Hindi rhythms and Balinese gamelan sounds to create his very personal and inimitable sonic universe. Conductor: Stanley Dodds Orchestra: The Sydney Youth Orchestra Special Guests: Ondes Maritneau: Jacob Abela Celeste: Scott McDougall Venue: White Bay Power Station, Sydney, Australia