Format : Sheet musicLangue : Français
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms harmony melodies and his passion for ornithology his Opera Saint Francois D'Assise is no exception to the composer's popular distinctive style. Composed between 1975-1983 Saint Francois D'Assise displays the composer's devout Catholicism. The work is in three acts and eight scenes and both the music and libretto were written by Messiaen. Saint Francois D'Assise incorporates Messiaen's popular compositional techniques such as his modes of limited transposition use ofleitmotifs use of birdsong and an instrumentation for a huge orchestra. This piece also makes use of the composer's synesthesia. Saint Francois D'Assise is essential to all advanced Opera companies seeking to address a modern and varied performance work.