Messiaen's Language of Mystical Love (Studies in Contemporary Music and Culture)

These new essays written specifically for this volume explore the various aspects of Olivier Messiaen's spiritually committed musical language, drawing on his own remarks in subheadings and prefaces, his biblical and theological citations, his allusions to works of visual art, and on the language spoken directly by the musical tropes themselves. Messiaen's Teaching At The Paris Conservatoire / Jean Boivin -- Messiaen And The Representation Of The Theological Illusion Of Time / Ian Darbyshire -- Theological Implications Of Restrictions In Messiaen's Compostional Processes / Roberto Fabbi -- Mystical Symbols Of Faith / Jean Marie Wu -- Rhythmic Technique And Symbolism In The Music Of Olivier Messiaen / Robert Sherlaw-johnson -- Saint Thomas Aquinas And The Theme Of Truth In Messiaen's Saint Franc̜ois D'assise / Camille Crunelle Hill -- Messiaen's Saint Franc̜ois D'assise And Franciscan Spirituality / Nils Holger Petersen -- Magic And Enchantment In Olivier Messiaen's Catalogue D'oiseaux / Theo Hirsbrunner -- Messiaen And Surrealism / Larry W. Peterson -- Speaking With The Tongues Of Men And Of Angels / Andrew Shenton -- Spiritual Layout In Messiaen's Contemplations Of The Manger / Siglind Bruhn. Edited By Siglind Bruhn. Includes Bibliographical References.