The role of textural design in the music of Olivier Messiaen: a study of Couleurs de la cité céleste

This study first traces the evolution of a new musical design, one which emphasizes textual elements in the structural foundation. It follows with an account of the life and musical style of Olivier Messian, a contemporary composer who has emphasized timbre as a structural parameter in his music - m...

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Main Author: Wallendorf, Paulette Sue
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: North Texas State University 1981
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Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc798306/