Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)

L'ascension (1932 -1934)

four symphonic meditations, for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1932 - 1934
    • Duration: 35 mn
    • Publisher: Alphonse Leduc
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 1 English horn, 3 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 percussionist, 1 timpani, 16 violins, 16 second violins, 14 violas, 12 cellos, 10 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 9 February 1935

    Performers: Concerts Siohan, direction : Robert Siohan

Table of contents

I. Majesté du Christ demandant sa gloire à son Père

II. Alléluias sereins d’une âme qui désire le ciel

III. Alléluia sur la trompette, Alléluia sur la cymbale

IV. Prière du Christ montant vers son Père