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Messiaen, Olivier: O.Messiaen, Harawi

Publisher: Alphonse Leduc
Catalogue number: AL20527
Publisher's reference number: AL20527
ISMN: 9790046205279
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms, harmony and melodies, Harawi is no exception to the composer's popular, distinctive style. Published in 1948, Harawi forSoprano and Piano accompaniment is a song cycle in the style of love songs of Andean music. The cycle explores themes of life and death, and have significant meaning to Messiaen, whose first wife, Claire Delbos, had begun tosuffer from mental illness in the years preceding the composition. Harawi is made up of twelve movements and a typical performance lasts around fifty minutes. This edition of the popular Messiaen work is clear and well-presented.Harawi is essential to all advanced Sopranos seeking to expand and vary their repertoire.

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