four last songs aging and creativity in verdi strauss messiaen and britten
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Explore the profound connection between aging and artistic output in the culminating works of master composers. This analysis delves into the 'four last songs' of Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Strauss, Olivier Messiaen, and Benjamin Britten, examining how their mature experiences shaped their enduring creative genius and final contributions to classical music.