Focusing on Messiaenrsquo;s relation to history - both his own and the history he engendered - the Messiaen Perspectives volumes convey the growing understanding of his deep and varied interconnections with his cultural milieux. Messiaen Perspectives 1: Sources and Influences examines the genesis; sources and cultural pressures that shaped Messiaenrsquo;s music. Messiaen Perspectives 2: Techniques; Influence and Reception analyses Messiaenrsquo;s compositional approach and the repercussions of his music. While each book offers a coherent collection in itself; together these complementary volumes elucidate how powerfully Messiaen was embedded in his time and place; and how his music resonates ever more today.Messiaen Perspectives 2: Techniques; Influence and Reception explores Messiaenrsquo;s imprint on recent musical life. The first part scrutinizes his compositional technique in terms of counterpoint; spectralism and later piano music; while the second charts ways in which Messiaenrsquo;s influence is manifest in the music and careers of Ohana; Xenakis; Murail and Quebecois composers. The third part includes case studies of Messiaenrsquo;s reception in Italy; Spain and the USA. The volume also includes an ornithological catalogue of Messiaenrsquo;s birds; collates information on the numerous lsquo;tombeauxrsquo; pieces he inspired; and concludes with a Critical Catalogue of Messiaenrsquo;s Musical Works.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Save the Dunes!By JMSOnly book on this topic I could find. Im from the Dunes area.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Loved It!By Holly BI would highly recommend this book; even if you arent familiar with the Diana of the Dunes story. It is filled with so much wonderful information about Chicago; the Dunes; woman and life in the early 1900s that anyone will enjoy reading this. My first initial thought after finishing this book was how well crafted the book was. Obviously; the author had more than done her research. Job well done Janet Zenke Edwards. I look forward to reading more of your work!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love reading the history of the area Ive grown upBy Elaine MaugerLove reading the history of the area Ive grown up. Normally I dont like reading biographies; but this ones really interesting.
