Olivier Messaien (1 gen 1908 anni – 1 gen 1992 anni)
Descrizione:
a composer, organist, and ornithologist of the 20th century.Messiaen
A. Olivier Messiaen: “The Charm of Impossibilities”
1. The most important figure in France at this time was Messiaen.
2. Whereas Copland, Shostakovich, and Britten composed for society; and Schoenberg, Webern, and others composed for history; Messiaen composed for truth, “timeless truth.”
3. Messiaen was Catholic and an active church musician.
4. Messiaen published an account of his techniques and the theory behind his music ("The Techniques of My Musical Language.")
Rhythm, Color, and Bird Song
1. Most of Messiaen’s music has Christian titles and themes, although some intertwine faith and secular passion.
2. One example is his Turangalîla-symphonie.
3. Bird song was a major part of Messiaen’s compositional inspiration.
4. Messiaen’s music is complicated and difficult, but it has been relatively popular and has a devoted following.
5. He saw himself presented with four dilemmas for which he sought understanding.
Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
1 gen 1908 anni
1 gen 1992 anni
~ 84 years