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 centurys 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 Messiaens music; and examinations of source materials on the Internet. A list of works and a selected discography conclude the book.
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