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This Element contains information included on the commission and composition of the piece, its premiere by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein, its revision by Messiaen in 1990, and its reception history in both live and recorded performances.

Statistically the most performed and listened to contemporary composer in the world, Part is a cultural and musical phenomenon. Complete with numerous musical examples, this book spans his entire career chronologically and is the definitive guide to his extraordinary work, discussing context, performance, and themes, and including detailed musical analysis.