Musical Analysis of the Prelude N.1, La Colombe, by Olivier Messiaen

Abstract

This work proposes an association between musical analysis techniques developed during the twentieth and the twenty-first centuries, presented by authors like Felix Salzer and Joseph Straus, and the musical theory concepts presented by Olivier Messiaen, for the analysis of Prélude nº 1, La Colombe. The analysis contributes to broaden the theory concepts presented by the composer. In the Conclusion we trace lines of an authorial sonority by Olivier Messiaen. Keywords: Oliver Messiaen; Piano music – Analysis; Piano Music – Twentieth century.