Turangalila

[Francois Patte]

D.H. Killingley wrote:

> Alan Thrasher's message prompts me to ask if anyone knows why Messiaen
> called his symphony 'horse-play'. Could it be a mistake for taraGga-lIlA
> 'wave-play'?
>

When asked about the title of his symphony, Messiaen replied that turnaga
refered to rythm and lila to play, game.

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