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Author Robert Sherlaw Johnson discussed all Messiaen's main works, exploring his musical language, the development of his technique, his individual approach to harmony and rhythm, the theological and symbolic aspects of his music, and his use of birdsong. The appendices include a chronological list of works and a list of bird names.

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'will be basic to all future Messiaen scholarship.' The Times Literary Supplement.

Messiaen

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    A Paperback by Robert Sherlaw Johnson

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      Publisher Omnibus Press
      Published 2 October 2008
      ISBN-13 9781847725875
      978-1847725875
      ISBN-10 1847725872
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      Art music, orchestral and formal music Composers and songwriters

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Author Robert Sherlaw Johnson discussed all Messiaen's main works, exploring his musical language, the development of his technique, his individual approach to harmony and rhythm, the theological and symbolic aspects of his music, and his use of birdsong. The appendices include a chronological list of works and a list of bird names.

      Trade Review
      'will be basic to all future Messiaen scholarship.' The Times Literary Supplement.

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