Organ
SKU:
HL.48181400
Composed
by Olivier Messiaen.
Leduc. Classical.
Softcover. 14 pages.
Alphonse Leduc #AL20906.
Published by Alphonse
Leduc (HL.48181400).
UPC: 888680855420.
9.0x12.25x0.13
inches.
“Olivier
Messiaen (1908-1992) is
known for his unique
composition style.
Incorporating complex
rhythms, harmony and
melodies, Mass of
Pentecost is no exception
to the composer's
popular, distinctive
style. Composed in
1949-1950, the Organ Mass
is thought to be based on
twenty years of
improvising at Saint
Trinity Church in Paris
where Messiaen was
organist. Mass of
Pentecost is in five
movements; 1) Entrance,
2) Offertory, 3)
Consecration, 4)
Communion, and 5)
Recessional. Influences
of birdsong are depicted
within the piece,
reflecting the composer's
interest in ornithology.
The first movement also
contains the use of Greek
rhythms. Mass of
Pentecost is essential to
all advanced organists
seeking to expand and
vary their
repertoire.”.
