John Tavener composed “Song for Athene” in 1993 for the funeral service of a close friend, Athene Hariades. She was a young Greek actress and teacher, known to have perished in a tragic cycling accident. The piece is a sacred minimalist work occasionally referred to as “Alleluia. May Flights of Angels Sing Thee to Thy Rest.”…. Read more here

Modal Fluidity, Pitch Centricity & Symmetry in Song for Athene
Musical analysis text and diagram from a book. Includes sections on form, tonality, and use of exclusion for dramatic effect. Details on Messiaen's compositional techniques, such as tonality in section A and strategic omission of pitches in sections B and D. A form diagram with arcs labeled A, B, C, D and corresponding measure numbers is also displayed.
Document titled "Olivier Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time" by William Eby, analyzing Movement VIII. It discusses musical structure, style choices, tempo, and form, focusing on violin and piano. The paper is written in English with detailed musical analysis and clarifications.
Text discussing rhythms, meter, and meaning in music, focusing on a piece with a constant rhythm and syncopation. Talks about tension, release, and spiritual themes in a violin section. Copyright © 2024 William Eby.
Sheet music with vocal and piano parts, titled "VII: L'orange à l'immortalité de Jésus."
Sheet music with notes, annotations, and expression marks.
Sheet music with notes and dynamic markings, showing musical notation on five staff lines. The text includes instructions such as 'sempre forte' and 'pp.' The overall layout is primarily black and white.