Letters from Olivier Messiaen and Yvonne Loriod-Messiaen to Madeleine Forte
Scope and Contents
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
- Creation: 1978-2001
Creator
- From the Collection: Messiaen, Olivier (Author, Person)
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
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu