How Long to Read Olivier Messiaen's System of Signs

How Long Does it Take to Read Olivier Messiaen's System of Signs?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 57 minutes to read Olivier Messiaen's System of Signs by Andrew Shenton

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Andrew Shenton's groundbreaking cross-disciplinary approach to Messiaen's music presents a systematic and detailed examination of the compositional techniques of one of the most significant musicians of the twentieth century as they relate to his desire to express profound truths about Catholicism. It is widely accepted that music can have mystical and transformative powers, but because 'pure' music has no programme, Messiaen sought to refine his compositions to speak more clearly about the truths of the Catholic faith by developing a sophisticated semiotic system in which aspects of music become direct signs for words and concepts. Using interdisciplinary methodologies drawing on linguistics, cognition studies, theological studies and semiotics, Shenton traces the development of Messiaen's sign system using examples from many of Messiaen's works and concentrating in particular on the M?tations sur le myst? de la Sainte Trinit?or organ, a suite which contains the most sophisticated and developed use of a sign system and represents a profound exegesis of Messiaen's understanding of the Catholic triune God. By working on issues of interpretation, Shenton endeavours to bridge the traditional gap between scholars and performers and to help people listen to Messiaen's music with spirit and understanding.

How long is Olivier Messiaen's System of Signs?

Olivier Messiaen's System of Signs by Andrew Shenton is 229 pages long, and a total of 59,311 words.

This makes it 77% the length of the average book. It also has 72% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Olivier Messiaen's System of Signs Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 24 minutes to read Olivier Messiaen's System of Signs aloud.

What Reading Level is Olivier Messiaen's System of Signs?

Olivier Messiaen's System of Signs is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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