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CD - Madeleine Forte plays piano music of Olivier Messiaen

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The letters of Oliver Messiaen and Yvonne Loriod-Messiaen to Madeleine Forte date from 1978-2001 and give detailed commentary on Olivier Messiaen's life and works as well as the interpretation of his works for piano. The letters are in French and have accompanying translations. Also included are photographs of Yvonne Loriod-Messiaen and her apartment and the compact disc "Madeleine Forte plays piano music of Olivier Messiaen with commentary by Allen Forte."

Dates

  • 1978-2001

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research. Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: French

Container Summary

with commentary by Allen Forte - five of the Preludes (1929), six of the Vingt Regards sur L'Enfant-Jesus (1944)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA