La Transfiguration de Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ ("The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ") is a work written between 1965 and 1969 by Olivier Messiaen. It is based on the account found in the synoptic gospels of Jesus' transfiguration. The writing is on a very large scale; the work requires around 200 performers. The forces required include a mixed choir, seven instrumental soloists and a large orchestra.
| Original Name | La Transfiguration de Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ |
| Date of composition | 1969 (1965-1969) |
| Premiered | 1969, June 7th in Lisabon, Portugal |
| Catalogue | I/48 |
| Approx. duration | 100 minutes |
| Instruments |
100x
Voice
Piano Cello Flute Clarinet Xylorimba Vibraphone Orchestra Marimba |
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