Messiaen and plainchant

[摘要] This paper discusses the varying levels of influence that Gregorian chant exerted on the music of Olivier Messiaen. The religious symbolism of Catholic theology dictated the programmatic elements of Messiaen;;s works, and the music of the Roman Catholic liturgy functioned as an important symbol within his compositional language. This paper offers both a comprehensive discussion of the relationship between Gregorian chant and the music of Messiaen, as well as an examination of important chant paraphrases within his compositions.

[发布机构] Rice University

[效力级别] Music