Biographies, Classical Composers, Olivier Messiaen

The best parts of this absorbing book are those where Dingle relates the music to Messiaen's religious faith and to the many difficulties he faced during his life ... many of the author's judgments... — BBC Music Magazine More…

Far and away the best source of information, at least in English, about the composer's life and work."-David Weininger, The Boston Globe -- David Weininger — Boston Globe More…

Gillock excels at conveying his understanding of the meaning and spirit of the pieces, and this aspect forms the core of the book. . . . With the most complete primary-source guide in English... — Diapason More…

This volume fulfills Benitez's 'hope that it will serve as an intellectual springboard into the mind of one of the most creative musicians of the twentieth century and Messiaen's self-described... — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association More…

This pair of volumes ... raises the level of insightful scholarship to new heights. The editors and publishers must be congratulated on the production of these handsome volumes, replete with... — Musical Times More…