Olivier Messiaen
Eclairs Sur Lau-dela pour Grand Orchestre
Olivier Messiaen
Eclairs Sur Lau-dela pour Grand Orchestre
- Instrumentation Orchestra
- Composer Olivier Messiaen
- Edition Score
- Publisher Alphonse Leduc
- Order no. AL28226
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Description:
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms, harmony, melodies and his passion for ornithology, his Éclairs SurL'Au-Delà for Orchestra is no exception to the composer's popular, distinctive style.
Composed between 1987-1991, Éclairs Sur L'Au-Delà was one of thecomposer's last works, with the premiere occuring six months after his death. The work includes Messiaen's popular compositional techniques, such as his modes of limited transposition, and the use ofbirdsong. Messiaen's piece for orchestra is divided in to eleven movements and a typical performance lasts about one hour. Éclairs Sur L'Au-Delà is essential to all advancedorchestras seeking to expand and vary their repertoire.
Composed between 1987-1991, Éclairs Sur L'Au-Delà was one of thecomposer's last works, with the premiere occuring six months after his death. The work includes Messiaen's popular compositional techniques, such as his modes of limited transposition, and the use ofbirdsong. Messiaen's piece for orchestra is divided in to eleven movements and a typical performance lasts about one hour. Éclairs Sur L'Au-Delà is essential to all advancedorchestras seeking to expand and vary their repertoire.