Chung's soloists share his sense of urgency and joy in discovery. Solo horn Jean-Jacques Justafré turns in a spectacular "Interstellar Call", while pianist Roger Muraro (whose complete edition of Messiaen's piano music, available in France, has garnered acclaim) finds about as much spontaneous lyricism in his two solo turns (fourth and ninth movements) as Messiaen's various bird calls will allow. Vibrantly colored percussion, with gongs and tam-tams carefully differentiated in timbre, and powerful trombones add resonance and depth to the composer's vision of the American West and the natural wonders of Utah, making this a prime recommendation in what after all is a very distinguished field. From every perspective, this is a very satisfying recording and a logical next acquisition for anyone who has come under the composer's spell after encountering the better-known Turangalila-symphonie. [2/8/2003]