MHST 556 - Messiaen

Institution:

The New England Conservatory of Music

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Description:

The music of Olivier Messiaen is often described as "highly individual." Yet,Messiaen's musical style is rooted in the mainstream western European musical tradition. This course explores the truly unique aspects of Messiaen's musical style and simultaneously reveals the influence of composer's such as Fauré, Debussy,Dupré, Stravinsky, Skryabin and Webern. Areas of study include modality, rhythmic innovation, theology, ornithology, and synesthesia. Course requirements include weekly listening and reading assignments, a research paper and an oral report. (2 credits) Handel

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

necmusic.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 585-1100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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