Messiaen - Softcover

Johnson, Robert Sherlaw

 
9781847725875: Messiaen
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1847725872 ISBN 13: 9781847725875
Publisher: Omnibus Press, 2008

Synopsis

Author Robert Sherlaw Johnson discussed all Messiaen's main works, exploring his musical language, the development of his technique, his individual approach to harmony and rhythm, the theological and symbolic aspects of his music, and his use of birdsong. The appendices include a chronological list of works and a list of bird names.

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About the Author

Robert Sherlaw Johnson is a lecturer in music at the University of Oxford and a fellow of Worcester Colleage. He is also a composer and pianist and has recorded a number of Messiaen's works, including the Catalogue d'Oiseaux, of which he gave the first complete performance in Britain at Coventry Cathedral in 1973.

From the Back Cover

Author Robert Sherlaw Johnson discussed all Messiaen's main works, exploring his musical language, the development of his technique, his individual approach to harmony and rhythm, the theological and symbolic aspects of his music, and his use of birdsong. The appendices include a chronological list of works and a list of bird names.

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Publisher
Omnibus Press
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1847725872
ISBN 13 
9781847725875
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
320