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Focusing on the innovative fusion of nature and art, this book explores how Messiaen intricately transformed birdsong into a significant musical composition. It delves into the evolution of this unique approach, highlighting its impact on twentieth-century music and showcasing the interplay between the natural world and creative expression. Through detailed analysis, the work reveals the depth of Messiaen's artistic vision and his profound connection to the sounds of the environment.
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Olivier Messiaen's Catalogue d'oiseaux, Roderick Chadwick, Peter Hill
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Olivier Messiaen's Catalogue d'oiseaux
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Roderick Chadwick, Peter Hill
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9781107000315
- Description
- Focusing on the innovative fusion of nature and art, this book explores how Messiaen intricately transformed birdsong into a significant musical composition. It delves into the evolution of this unique approach, highlighting its impact on twentieth-century music and showcasing the interplay between the natural world and creative expression. Through detailed analysis, the work reveals the depth of Messiaen's artistic vision and his profound connection to the sounds of the environment.