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Performing Messiaen's Organ Music: 66 Masterclasses

Performing Messiaen's Organ Music: 66 Masterclasses Hardback - 2009

by Jon Gillock

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Hardback. New. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was the most influential composer for the organ in the 20th century. Using Messiaen's own analytical and aesthetic notes as a point of departure, this title offers commentary on the performance of Messiaen's 66 organ works. It provides background information on the composition and premiere of each piece.
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  • Title Performing Messiaen's Organ Music: 66 Masterclasses
  • Author Jon Gillock
  • Binding Hardback
  • Condition New
  • Pages 428
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Indiana University Press
  • Date 2009-12-14
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # A9780253353733
  • ISBN 9780253353733 / 0253353734
  • Weight 1.8 lbs (0.82 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.5 in (23.88 x 16.26 x 3.81 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Messiaen, Olivier, Organ (Musical instrument) - Performance
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009018779
  • Dewey Decimal Code 786.509

From the publisher

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Citations

  • Choice, 07/01/2010, Page 0

About the author

Jon Gillock studied with Messiaen at the Paris Conservatory and premiered several of his late organ works in the United States and Japan. Gillock has performed several concerts on the organ at La Trinit in Paris, the church at which Messiaen served as organist for more than 60 years.