Olivier Messiaen's Opera, Saint Francois d'Assise

by Vincent Benítez and Vincent Perez Benitez

In this comprehensive study of Olivier Messiaen's magnum opus, Saint Fran ois d'Assise, Vincent Perez Benitez examines the opera from both theological and musical-analytical perspectives to ask how Messiaen expresses his Catholic theology through his work. Benitez combines a close reading of the opera score with accounts from Messiaen's associates, studies of Messiaen's birdsong notebooks and other primary documents, and an examination of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253042879
• ISBN13: 9780253042873
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher