Eugene Alcalay

Messiaen’s Musical Language on the Holy Child

Arts & Literature

“Cagdas Soylar's study represents a valuable contribution to modern Messiaen research. It will benefit anyone wishing to explore in detail Messiaen's style, musical vocabulary, and deep spirituality. Through detailed and scholarly examination of two of his Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus, Ms. Soylar unpacks Messiaen's faith integration worldview—i.e. ways in which his deep religious beliefs are portrayed in his music—and suggests implications for performance.”