The life of Messiaen
One of the most influential and idiosyncratic composers of the twentieth century, Messiaen was at the centre of many significant developments in music throughout his lengthy career. This accessible and informative study traces the life and works of this intriguing personality, detailing how he forme...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
2007
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| Series: | Musical lives
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Add Tag | Summary: | One of the most influential and idiosyncratic composers of the twentieth century, Messiaen was at the centre of many significant developments in music throughout his lengthy career. This accessible and informative study traces the life and works of this intriguing personality, detailing how he formed his own individual musical voice. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 261 pages illustrations, ports, facsim. 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-250) and index |
| ISBN: | 9780521632201 052163220X 9780521635479 0521635470 |
Messiaen studies