Olivier Messiaen's System of Signs

Name: Olivier Messiaen's System of Signs
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

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. > 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.\nIt is widely accepted that music can have mystical and transformative powers, but because 'pure' music has no programme, Messiaen sought to refine his compositions to speak more clearly about the truths of the C.