Directory of Messiaen, Olivier Resources

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(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.

Resources in This Category

• Classic Cat: Messiaen

  http://www.classiccat.net/messiaen_o/
  Directory of mp3s on the internet that have been made available by their performing artists.

• Classical Archives: Olivier Messiaen

  http://www.classicalarchives.com/composer/3002.html
  Biography and works.

• Messiaen, Olivier (1908 - 1992), France

  http://stevenestrella.com/composers/composerfiles/messiaen1992.html
  Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays.

• Olivier Messiaen

  http://www.oliviermessiaen.org/
  Biography, bibliography, discography, list of works, gallery and links. Some previously unpublished material and photos.

• Olivier Messiaen

  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0582093/
  Filmography at IMDb includes television production of his opera Saint François d'Assise.

 

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