HOT ! Messiaen by Peter Hill 2005 Hardback 0300109075

Good condition. Wear on edges otherwise very good condition. 450 Pages. also by Nigel Simone thru Yale University Press. 7.75x9.5x1.25 inches. ISBN 9780300109078 Synopsis "This biography offers a deeply researched & intimate portrait of Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992), one of the 20th century’s most original and influential composers. Drawing on unprecedented access to Messiaen’s private archives, granted by his widow Yvonne Loriod-Messiaen, the authors explore not only his music but also the personal & spiritual dimensions that shaped it.
The book traces - His formative years at the Paris Conservatoire
- His complex first marriage to Claire Delbos
- The mystical & theological underpinnings of his compositions
- The creation of major works like Turangalîla-Symphonie and Quartet for the End of Time
It’s a compelling blend of musicology, biography & cultural history ideal for musicians, scholars, & anyone intrigued by the intersection of faith, creativity, and modern music." 64-06-16-25-175