Olivier Messiaen, the musical mediator
Subtitle: a study of the influence of Liszt, Debussy, and Bartók
By: Madeleine Hsu.
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Madison [N.J.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
Subjects: Messiaen, Olivier, 1908- -- Sources; Messiaen, Olivier, 1908-; Messiaen, Olivier, 1908-; Piano music -- Analysis, appreciation; Piano music -- Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.)
Description: Olivier Messiaen, The Musical Mediator analyzer selected piano compositions of Olivier Messiaen with the aid of Jan LaRue's Guidelines for Style Analysis. It provides a guide for the interpretation and performance of the compositions, and for each composition gives pedagogical instruction under six headings: Rhythm, Phrasing/Slurring, Dynamics, Touch/Tone Production, Pedaling, and Technique.

It also offers background information on Messiaen's philosophy of music, particularly the religious, literary, visual, and musical experiences that affected his compositions.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-183) and index.