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Music: Classical

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The world's greatest classical music festival - stunning performances and collaborations.

The world's greatest classical music festival. Stunning performances, unique collaborations and the sheer joy of live music. Relive 2023's highlights before the new season begins.

BBC Proms: 2015 Season: Prom 38

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BBC Proms: 2015: Prom 38: Part 1: Prom 38 (part 1): Messiaen - Turangalila Symphony

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Prom 38 (part 1): Messiaen - Turangalila Symphony

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Juanjo Mena conducts the BBC Philharmonic in John Foulds's Three Mantras.

Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London, Juanjo Mena conducts the BBC Philharmonic in John Foulds's Three Mantras.

The BBC Philharmonic and Chief Conductor Juanjo Mena are joined by Steven Osborne and ValÃ©rie Hartmann-Claverie live at the BBC Proms. 

Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London
Presented by Penny Gore

Foulds: Three Mantras 

8.00 pm INTERVAL

8.20 pm
Messiaen: TurangalÃ®la Symphony

ValÃ©rie Hartmann-Claverie (ondes martenot)
Steven Osborne (piano)
London Symphony Chorus (women's voices)
BBC Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena (conductor)

Hindu philosophy is the guiding thread through this Prom of music by one of the twentieth century's undisputed masters and one of its neglected mavericks. Messiaen's TurangalÃ®la Symphony translates the 'curious, exquisite, unexpected melodic contours' of the Hindu tradition for Western ears. John Foulds's music was heavily influenced by his spiritual fascination with India; his style shifts in his Three Mantras from the rhythmic violence of Stravinsky to inward meditation and the colourful textures of Ravel.

This Prom will be repeated on Tuesday 25th August at 2pm.

BBC Proms: 2015

BBC Proms: 2015: Prom 38

Prom 38

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

All broadcasts from the 121st season of the BBC Proms.

Juanjo Mena conducts the BBC Philharmonic in music by John Foulds and Messiaen

A Prom centred on Hindu philosophy, with Juanjo Mena conducting the BBC Philharmonic in music by John Foulds and Messiaen

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