What's On — Osborne events

Chant d'Amour

Tue 20 May Symphony Hall

There is nothing else in the whole of classical music to compare with the experience of hearing Messiaen’s amazing Turangalîla Symphony live. A larger-than-life tribute to the cosmic power of love, it features a massive orchestra and major solos for piano and ondes martenot, the other-worldly electronic instrument that was this composer’s speciality. It is conducted in the composer’s centenary year by Ilan Volkov, who has built a very strong reputation in large-scale 20th-century scores. We also begin a three-week Janácek focus with Taras Bulba, his stirring triptych telling of the battles and ultimate death of a Ukrainian Cossack hero. 6.15pm pre-concert talk
Ilan Volkov conductor Steven Osborne piano Cynthia Millar ondes martenot
Janácek: Taras Bulba 23' Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie 76'
Chant d'Amour

Thu 22 May Symphony Hall

There is nothing else in the whole of classical music to compare with the experience of hearing Messiaen’s amazing Turangalîla Symphony live. A larger-than-life tribute to the cosmic power of love, it features a massive orchestra and major solos for piano and ondes martenot, the other-worldly electronic instrument that was this composer’s speciality. It is conducted in the composer’s centenary year by Ilan Volkov, who has built a very strong reputation in large-scale 20th-century scores. We also begin a three-week Janácek focus with Taras Bulba, his stirring triptych telling of the battles and ultimate death of a Ukrainian Cossack hero. 6.15pm pre-concert talk
Ilan Volkov conductor Steven Osborne piano Cynthia Millar ondes martenot
Janácek: Taras Bulba 23' Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie 76'