Olivier Messiaen: A Research And Information Guide

Olivier Messiaen: A Research And Information Guide Is A Unique Bibliographical Resource That Presents The Reader With The Most Significant And Helpful Resources On Olivier Messiaen, One Of The Twentieth Century's Greatest Composers, Published Between 1930 And 2007. An Introductory Chapter Offers A Short Biography Of Messiaen, A Consideration Of His Musical Style And Works, And A Discussion Of Messiaen Studies. Chapters 2 And 3 Concentrate On The Primary Literature, Organized Around Manuscript Collections, Articles And Reviews, Pedagogical Works, Lectures And Librettos, Prefaces, Interviews, Correspondence, And Documentaries And Filmed Performances. Chapters 4 Through 9 Focus On The Secondary Literature, Namely, Biographical And Stylistic Studies, Topical Examinations, Discussions Of Particular Works, Accounts Of Messiaen In Works Devoted To Other Topics, Reviews Of Books And Significant Performances Of Messiaen's Music, And Examinations Of Source Materials On The Internet. A List Of Works And A Selected Discography Conclude The Book [publisher Description] Olivier Messiaen : Life, Musical Style And Works, And Studies -- Primary Sources I : Collections, Articles And Reviews, Pedagogical Works, And Lectures And Librettos -- Primary Sources Ii : Prefaces To Works, Interviews, Published Correspondence, And Documentaries And Filmed Performances -- Biographical And Stylistic Studies -- Topical Studies -- Studies Of Particular Works -- Accounts Of Messiaen And His Work In Sources Devoted To Other Topics -- Selected Listings Of Reviews Of Books, Essay Collections, Monographs, Treatises, World Premieres, And Significant Performances -- Other Source Materials : Messiaen Web Sites, Competitions, Conferences, And Festivals. Vincent P. Benitez. Includes Indexes. Includes Discography: P. 305-325.