Olivier Messiaen's System of Signs: Notes Towards Understanding His Music

By Andrew Shenton

Book Overview

Andrew Shenton's groundbreaking cross-disciplinary approach to Messiaen's music presents a systematic and detailed examination of the compositional techniques of one of the most significant musicians of the twentieth century as they relate to his desire to express profound truths about Catholicism. By discussing issues of interpretation, Shenton bridges the traditional gap between scholars and performers to help people listen to Messiaen's music with spirit and understanding.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 113825729X
• ISBN13: 9781138257290
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"