Piano (Piano)
SKU:
HL.48182061
Composed
by Olivier Messiaen.
Leduc. Post-1900.
Softcover. 24 pages.
Alphonse Leduc #AL22937.
Published by Alphonse
Leduc (HL.48182061).
UPC: 888680850685.
9.0x12.0x0.237
inches.
“Oliv
ier Messiaen (1908-1992)
is known for his unique
composition style.
Incorporating complex
rhythms, harmony,
melodies and his passion
for ornithology, his
Catalogue of Birds for
Piano is no exception to
the composer's popular,
distinctive style.
Messiaen became
fascinated by birdsong
from an early age,
however, it wasn't until
the 1950s that he took
his passion to a new
level, incorporating
birdsong in to all of his
compositions. Catalogue
of Birds, composed in
1958, comprises thirteen
movements, each depicting
a specific bird. The
first volume contains the
first three movements; 1)
The Alpine Chough, 2) The
Oriole, and 3) The Blue
Merle. Catalogue of Birds
is essential to all
advanced pianists seeking
to expand and vary their
repertoire.â€.