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Quatuor pour la fin du temps
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388 editions published between 1941 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.
Turangalîla-symphonie
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233 editions published between 1949 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 1,200 libraries worldwide Recorded in England.
Vingt regards sur l'Enfant Jésus
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258 editions published between 1944 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 895 libraries worldwide Vingt regards sur l'Enfant Jésus pour piano.
The technique of my musical language
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115 editions published between 1943 and 2004 in 10 languages and held by 729 libraries worldwide
La nativité du Seigneur; neuf méditations pour orgue. The birth of the Lord; nine meditations for organ
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256 editions published between 1936 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 706 libraries worldwide Recital opgenomen in Norwich Cathedral, Engeland.
Oiseaux exotiques : pour piano solo et petit orchestre
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109 editions published between 1927 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 667 libraries worldwide
Chronochromie La ville d'en haut ; Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum
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61 editions published between 1962 and 2004 in 6 languages and held by 629 libraries worldwide
Visions de l'amen
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135 editions published between 1943 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.
Catalogue d'oiseaux
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226 editions published between 1958 and 2008 in 8 languages and held by 579 libraries worldwide
Éclairs sur l'au-delà-- Illuminations of the beyond-- = Streiflichter über das Jenseits
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65 editions published between 1993 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 565 libraries worldwide Eclairs sur l'Au-Delà... pour grand orchestre.
Poemes pour Mi
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118 editions published between 1937 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 558 libraries worldwide
Trois petites liturgies de la présence divine
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167 editions published between 1943 and 2008 in 7 languages and held by 551 libraries worldwide . , .
Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum : pour orchestre de bois, cuivres, et percussions métalliques
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66 editions published between 1965 and 2003 in 7 languages and held by 549 libraries worldwide
Saint François d'Assise
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118 editions published between 1983 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 541 libraries worldwide Libretto van en bijdragen over de opera van de Franse componist (1908-1992)..
Des canyons aux étoiles Oiseaux exotiques ; Couleurs de la cité céleste
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86 editions published between 1977 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.
Les corps glorieux : sept visions brèves de la vie des ressuscités : pour orgue
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137 editions published between 1942 and 2008 in 6 languages and held by 497 libraries worldwide
Préludes pour piano
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60 editions published between 1930 and 2005 in 6 languages and held by 476 libraries worldwide
Méditations sur le mystère de la Sainte Trinité
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78 editions published between 1972 and 2008 in 6 languages and held by 469 libraries worldwide
La transfiguration de Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ
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80 editions published between 1972 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.
Harawi
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88 editions published between 1948 and 2008 in 7 languages and held by 405 libraries worldwide more
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Art and science Ascension Day music Bibliography Biography Birds Choruses, Sacred (Unison) with orchestra Christmas music Composers Criticism, interpretation, etc. Drama France Francis,--of Assisi, Saint,--1182-1226 Instrumental ensembles Interviews Jesus Christ Juvenile works Lord's Supper Messiaen, Olivier,--1908-1992 Motets Music Musical settings Music--Instruction and study Music--Philosophy and aesthetics Music--Religious aspects--Christianity Music theory Nonfiction films Operas Oratorios Orchestral music Orchestral music--Scores Organ masses Organ music Piano, horn, glockenspiel, xylophone with orchestra Piano music Piano music (Pianos (2)) Piano music--Analysis, appreciation Piano with chamber orchestra Piano with chamber orchestra--Scores Piano with instrumental ensemble Piano with orchestra Piano with orchestra--Scores Quartets (Piano, clarinet, violin, violoncello) Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Messiaen, Olivier) Song cycles Songs (High voice) with piano Suites (Organ) Suites (Piano) Symphonies Variations (Violin and piano) Vingt regards sur l'Enfant Jésus (Messiaen, Olivier)
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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
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