Olivier Messiaen
Also known as Oliver Messiaen
French composer, organist and ornithologist (1908–1992)
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Olivier Messiaen was a French composer and organist who lived from 1908 to 1992 and was known for blending his musical compositions with his passion for studying bird songs and nature. His innovative approach to music, which incorporated these natural elements alongside traditional and experimental techniques, made him an influential figure in twentieth-century classical music.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1908
- Died
- 1992
- Works
- 106
Top works
- Les 22 concertos pour piano de Mozart
- Traite de Rythme, de Couleur, Et D'Ornithologie
- OLIVIER MESSIAEN - TECHNIQUE DE MON LANGAGE MUSICAL (VERSION ANGLAISE) PIANO
- The technique of my musical language
- Technique of My Musical Language
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- France
- Active from
- 1908-12-10
- Active to
- 1992-04-27
classicalcomposercontemporary classicaleuropeanfrench
Works in European collections
1 object attributed to Olivier Messiaen, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
Gallery (13)
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Categories
1908 births1992 deaths20th-century French classical composers20th-century French male composersAcademic staff of the Conservatoire de ParisAcademic staff of the École Normale de Musique de ParisAcademic staff of the Schola Cantorum de ParisCommanders of the Order of the Crown (Belgium)Composers for pianoComposers for pipe organConservatoire de Paris alumni
