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Messiaen, Olivier 1908-1992

Overview
Works: 2,487 works in 7,720 publications in 25 languages and 67,614 library holdings
Genres: Symphonies  Piano music  Oratorios 
Roles: Composer, Instrumentalist, Performer, Former owner, Interviewee, Dedicatee, Conductor, Author of introduction, Lyricist, Honoree, Creator, Originator, Librettist, Bibliographic antecedent, Narrator, Other, Compiler, Editor, Commentator, Recipient, Writer of accompanying material
Classifications: ml410.m595, 786.2
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Most widely held works by Olivier Messiaen
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388 editions published between and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,519 libraries worldwide
One of the greatest figures of 20th century music, Olivier Messiaen found inspiration for his works in religious and mystical symbols with striking rhythms. An enthusiastic ornithologist, he weaved into his music the songs of birds from all over the world, and is known for his harmonic explorations. Messiaen's "Improvisations" is performed by the composer on organ at the Paris-Trinity Church. His "Quartet for the End of Time," composed in 1940 during his captivity in a German prisoner of war camp, is performed by the Messiaen Quartet at the Vaux De Cernay Abbey.
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233 editions published between and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 1,200 libraries worldwide
Recorded in England.
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258 editions published between and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 895 libraries worldwide
Vingt regards sur l'Enfant Jésus pour piano.
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115 editions published between and 2004 in 10 languages and held by 729 libraries worldwide
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256 editions published between and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 706 libraries worldwide
Recital opgenomen in Norwich Cathedral, Engeland.
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109 editions published between and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 667 libraries worldwide
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61 editions published between and 2004 in 6 languages and held by 629 libraries worldwide
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135 editions published between and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 625 libraries worldwide
Les Offrandes oubliées: Méditation symphonique pour orchestre / Hymne au Saint Sacrement pour grand orchestre / Visions de l'Amen pour deux pianos.
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226 editions published between and 2008 in 8 languages and held by 579 libraries worldwide
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65 editions published between and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 565 libraries worldwide
Eclairs sur l'Au-Delà... pour grand orchestre.
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118 editions published between and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 558 libraries worldwide
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167 editions published between and 2008 in 7 languages and held by 551 libraries worldwide
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66 editions published between and 2003 in 7 languages and held by 549 libraries worldwide
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118 editions published between and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 541 libraries worldwide
Libretto van en bijdragen over de opera van de Franse componist (1908-1992)..
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86 editions published between and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 527 libraries worldwide
Des Canyons aux étoiles pour piano, cor, xylorimba, carillon et orchestre / Oiseaux exotiques pour piano, onze instruments à vent et percussion / Couleurs de la cité céleste pour piano, treize instruments à vent et percussion.
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137 editions published between and 2008 in 6 languages and held by 497 libraries worldwide
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60 editions published between and 2005 in 6 languages and held by 476 libraries worldwide
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78 editions published between and 2008 in 6 languages and held by 469 libraries worldwide
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80 editions published between and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 439 libraries worldwide
La Transfiguration de Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ: Deux Septénaires pour ténor, baryton, choeur, flûte, clarinette, violoncelle, piano, vibraphone, xylorimba, marimba & grand orchestre / La Nativité du Seigneur: Neuf méditations pour orgue.
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88 editions published between and 2008 in 7 languages and held by 405 libraries worldwide
 
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Audience level: 0.73 (from 0.65 for Éclairs s ... to 0.79 for Des canyon ...)
Alternative Names
Mesianas, O., 1908-1992
Messiaen.
Messiaen, ... 1908-1992
Messiaen, O. 1908-1992
Messiaen, Oliver 1908-1992
Messiaen, Olivier
Messiaen, Olivier, 1908-
Messiaën, Olivier Eugène 1908-1992
Messian, O., 1908-1992
Messian, Olivier 1908-1992
Languages
Undetermined (2,354)
No Linguistic content (2,224)
French (1,651)
English (1,202)
German (320)
Latin (76)
Dutch (57)
Multiple languages (45)
Miscellaneous languages (25)
Italian (17)
Spanish (16)
Danish (12)
Russian (9)
Japanese (7)
Slovenian (4)
Polish (3)
Chinese (3)
Germanic (2)
Albanian (1)
Czech (1)
Creek (1)
Swedish (1)
Romanian (1)
Portuguese (1)
Irish (1)
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