Olivier Messiaen : the music of faith /

An exploration of the life and music of the French composer Olivier Messiaen, this film is narrated with a translation of commentary by Messiaen and includes excerpts of his music. "In this classic interview, the late composer talks on topics such as his love of nature and his fervent Christian...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Performer), London Sinfonietta (Performer), London Sinfonietta. Chorus (Performer), Films for the Humanities (Firm), Reiner Moritz Associates
Other Authors:	Messiaen, Olivier, 1908-1992, O'Conor, Joseph, 1916-2001, Benson, Alan, Bragg, Melvyn, 1939-, Atherton, David, 1944- (Conductor)
Format:	Video VHS
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences ; [2000]
Subjects:	Messiaen, Olivier, > 1908-1992. Composers > France > Interviews. Biographical films.

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Summary:	An exploration of the life and music of the French composer Olivier Messiaen, this film is narrated with a translation of commentary by Messiaen and includes excerpts of his music. "In this classic interview, the late composer talks on topics such as his love of nature and his fervent Christian faith, two themes that profoundly shaped his work; his views on rhythm and tonal color; his relationship with his mother, the poet Cécile Sauvage; and his professorship at the Paris Conservatoire."
Item Description:	Originally broadcast as an episode of the television program: The South Bank show. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videocassette (79 min.) : sound, black and white ; 1/2 in.
Format:	VHS.
Production Credits:	Camera, Paul Bond, Chris O'Dell ; editor, Frank Webb.