Messiaen, Olivier M Composers Composition

Messiaen, Olivier M Composers Composition

Messiaen, Olivier

(1908-1992), Avignon, France. Influential French composer, teacher of both Karlheinz Stockhausen and Pierre Boulez, many of his compositions were influenced by Roman Catholic theology. His Quatuor pour la fin du temps was written for performance by himself and fellow prisoners of war in a Nazi camp. It continues to be one of his most performed works. Literal transcriptions of bird calls are an important element in his compositions.

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- Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays.
- Discussion of 'Vingt regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus' and 'XVI. Regards des prophètes, des bergers et des Mages.'
- Biography, sound files, and list of works.
- Selection of quality MIDI files (no download limits).
- Biography from the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music.
- Filmography at IMDb includes television production of his opera Saint François d'Assise.
- Directory of mp3s on the internet that have been made available by their performing artists.
- Biography, Timeline, Catalogue of Works, Discography, Links, Musical Language, Analysis of "Vingr Regards sur l'Enfant-Jesus". Most contents are in Japanese.
- Biography and selected works.

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