The.SYO - Turangalîla at White Bay Power Station

We're thrilled by the overwhelming response to the Turangalîla-Symphonie  concert! The initial allocation of tickets has now been exhausted, but we’re excited to announce that we have further capacity and will be
releasing a second allocation very soon. Keep an eye on SYO’s socials for updates, or you can join the waitlist now and we will email you
before the next allocation goes live.

Join The.SYO and Stanley Dodds for Olivier Messiaen’s “Turangalîla-Symphonie”. 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.

It is a piece that must be experienced live. The opportunity to perform this work will be a once-in-a-lifetime event for The.SYO and Stanley Dodds is thrilled to take them on this journey.

Program: 

Graeme KOEHNE – Powerhouse
George GERSHWIN – Rhapsody in Blue. Piano soloist Kelly Liu

The Philharmonic Orchestra – Powered by SYO

Olivier MESSIAEN
Turangalîla-symphonie 1946-1948; rev 1990 74′

Stanley Dodds conductor
The Sydney Youth Orchestra

Nestled at the intersection of Robert Street and Mullens Street in Rozelle, White Bay Power Station is conveniently located just off Victoria Road. If you're coming from across the Anzac Bridge, hop aboarda bus from the Queen Victoria Building and you'll be at the Power Station in less than 10 minutes. Or if you prefer the light rail, head to Rozelle Bay and take a leisurely stroll through the Rozelle Parklands. There arealso plenty of bike racks for those who prefer to cycle.  Work out the best way to get to us on concert day