Messiaen et les math\'ematiques
Athanase Papadopoulos (IRMA, GREAM)

TL;DR
This paper explores how Olivier Messiaen incorporated mathematical concepts into his musical compositions and theoretical writings, highlighting the interplay between mathematics and music in his work.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive review of Messiaen's use of mathematics in music, combining analysis of his compositions and theoretical ideas.
Findings
Messiaen's use of mathematical structures in composition
Mathematical concepts in Messiaen's theoretical writings
Influence of mathematics on his musical style
Abstract
We review some of Olivier Messiaen's use of mathematics in his composition and his theoretical writings. The final version of this paper appeared in the book Twentieth-Century Music and Mathematics, R. Illiano (ed.), Brepols, Turnhout, 2019.
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Taxonomy
TopicsMusicology and Musical Analysis · Music Technology and Sound Studies
