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Preludes for Piano New

In 1929, Olivier Messiaen finished composing his Préludes. The first original work for piano of a twenty-one-year-old composer, it would be the first to be included in his official catalogue. This collection of Messiaens, an early work, written as a tribute to his mother, who died prematurely in 1927, offers a unique insight into his writing: a poetic universe coloured by a spatial concept of sound, a refined and sensual sense of legato, and a subtle, understated way with rhythm: these are the many beacons that will guide us in our approach. Messiaen, a true synesthete, associates different colours to each of his preludes. Introduction and notes on interpretation in French and English by Edmond Lemaître.- New engraving.

Details

Publisher: Durand
Publisher Code: DF01688500
Publication Date: 06/2026
Credits: Oliver Messiaen
Medium: Softcover
Pages: 64
Length: 12.00 in.
Width: 9.00 in.
Series: Piano Collection
Voicing: Piano