Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorpor...(+)
Olivier Messiaen
(1908-1992) is known for
his unique composition
style. Incorporating
complex rhythms, harmony,
melodies and his passion
for ornithology, his
Opera, St. Francis of
Assisi, is no exception
to the composer's
popular, distinctive
style. Composed between
1975-1983, St. Francis of
Assisi displays the
composer's devout
Catholicism. The work is
in three acts and eight
scenes and both the music
and libretto were written
by Messiaen. St. Francis
of Assisi incorporates
Messiaen's popular
compositional techniques,
such as his modes of
limited transposition,
uses of leitmotifs, use
of birdsong and an
instrumentation for a
huge orchestra. This
piece also makes use of
the composer's
synesthesia. St. Francis
of Assisi is essential to
all advanced Opera
companies seeking to
address a modern and
varied performance work.
French composer, Alfred Desenclos (1912-1971) described his music as romantic. H...(+)
French composer, Alfred
Desenclos (1912-1971)
described his music as
romantic. His music is
expressive and
atmospheric, as heard in
his Plainchant and
Allegretto for Trombone
and Piano. Desenclos
studied at the Roubaix
Conservatory and he won
the 1942 Prix de Rome.
His Plainchant and
Allegretto was published
in 1965, towards the end
of the composer's life. A
typical performance lasts
around eight minutes, in
which the Trombone solo
line is enhanced by
rhythm, and technique. As
expected, the two
movements are
contrasting, suitable for
the advanced trombonist.
For all Trombone players
seeking alternative and
challenging repertoire,
Desenclos' Plainchant and
Allegretto makes for a
riveting performance.
Composed by Theodore Dubois Twelve pieces is a set of Organ studies for upper in...(+)
Composed by Theodore
Dubois Twelve pieces is a
set of Organ studies for
upper intermediate
players. Each piece is
dedicated to a famous
organist and an index at
the beginning gives an
English translation of
the terms used in the
book. It features: 1.
Prelude in F 2.
Offertoire in E 3.
Toccata in G 4. Verset de
Procession in D 5.
Offertoire in E flat 6.
Verset-Choral in A minor
7. Fantaisie in E 8.
Meditation in E flat 9.
Marche des Rois Mages in
E 10. Offertoire in E
flat 11. Cantilene
nuptial in A flat 12.
Grand choeur in B flat
The most famous of these
pieces is definitely the
n3 Toccata in G which is
also one of Dubois? most
renowned works. This
piece also exists on its
own as a separate score
and can be found on the
Musicroom website
