Olivier Messiaen: Texts, Contexts, and Intertexts (1937-1948): Texts, Contexts,

Description: Olivier Messiaen: Texts, Contexts, and Intertexts (1937-1948) by Richard D.E. Burton Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description French Literature scholar Richard Burton takes a wider cultural view of Messiaens life and work than any previously published, embracing his particular brand of Roman Catholicism, his wide biblical reading and his relationship with other artists such as Frank Martin and Jean Cocteau. Publisher Description The 20th century French composer Olivier Messiaen was a devout Roman Catholic and notably claimed that his music was an expression of his faith. Unsurprisingly, many performers and listeners consider Messiaens strong religiosity central to their appreciation of the composers music. Music scholars have devoted much energy to exploring how Messiaens music was an extension of his religious beliefs. Yet, these works tend to discuss Messiaens Catholicism solely interms of personal religious identity and ignore the composers broader connections to the cultural landscape of Roman Catholicism in France.In Olivier Messiaen: Texts, Contexts, andIntertexts (1937-1948) the late French literature scholar Richard Burton examines nine of Messiaens works in the context of the broader French Catholic intellectual tradition. Drawing on an expansive knowledge of the Catholic literature and the surrealist tradition, Burton reveals that Messiaens middle-period compositions are filled with intertextual references to the Bible and other theological writings, which Messiaen, given his reputation for falsifying facts, may have gone togreat lengths to obscure. As a Catholic, Messiaen is presented as somewhat removed from the ethos of his time and place, taking no part in the social side of Catholicism that found expression in the Petainistlitany of Patrie, Famille, Travail. Rather, Messiaen regarded himself as having a vertical relationship with God, which could make him seem unworldly and even uncaring. With insights into the artistic careers of Messiaens notable contemporaries and historical perspectives on the breakdown of French politics during World War II, Burton creates a vivid picture of the previously unexamined spiritual and philosophical inspirations behind Messiaens pivotal mid-century compositions. Author Biography Burton has recently retired as Professor of French and Francophone Literature at the University of Sussex. Details ISBN 0190277947 ISBN-13 9780190277949 Title Olivier Messiaen: Texts, Contexts, and Intertexts (1937-1948) Author Richard D.E. Burton Format Hardcover Year 2016 Pages 264 Publisher Oxford University Press, USA GE_Item_ID:137028850; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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