Olivier Messiaen and the music of time

Olivier Messiaen and the music of time / Paul Griffiths.

Author/creator	Griffiths, Paul, 1947 November 24-
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press, 1985.
Description	274 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Messiaen, Olivier, 1908-1992--Criticism and interpretation.

Contents	Childhood and before -- The Conservatoire -- La Trinité -- La jeune France -- The holy family -- Technique for the end of time -- Arrows and amens -- The Tristan trilogy -- New modes of thought -- Birdsong -- The colour of time -- Tota trinitas apparuit -- From the canyons to the stars -- The saint, the sinner and the angel.
Abstract	Traces the life and career of the modern French composer, examines the composition of his major works, and assesses Messiaen's influence on modern composers.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliography (pages 245-251) and indexes.
LCCN	84045797
ISBN	0801418135

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Music	Music Stacks	ML410.M595 G7 1985	✔ Available	Place Hold