Peter Hill

Messiaen

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ISBN 13:
9780300109078
author:
Peter Hill
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Yale University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2005
Pages:
435
Dimensions:
24.1 x 19.76 x 3.4 centimetres (
Genre:
Music, General, Music,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£34.08

Description

The life and work of Olivier Messiaen remains shrouded in mystery. Despite his passing over three decades ago, much about the French composer's private world remains unknown. This book offers a unique insight into the man behind the music, drawing on unprecedented access to Messiaen's private archive. Through their meticulous research, Peter Hill and Nigel Simeone reveal the complex web of influences that shaped Messiaen's most celebrated works. From his early years at the Paris Conservatoire to his later achievements, the authors place Messiaen's compositions in the context of his life, exploring the passions and experiences that drove him as a composer. By uncovering the hidden aspects of Messiaen's life, this book provides a fresh understanding of one of the 20th century's most innovative composers.

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