Olivier Messiaen and the Birds

Olivier Messiaen and the Birds

"A renowned composer and organist, Olivier Messiaen was also a great teacher. Michel Fano, who took his composition class at the Paris Conservatory...

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The Great Rehearsals: Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum

The Great Rehearsals: Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum

"Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum", the work by Olivier Messiaen, was a commission by the Minister of Cultural Affairs André Malraux and was to...

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The Great Rehearsals: Homage to Edgard Varèse

The Great Rehearsals: Homage to Edgard Varèse

Edgard Varèse died on 6 November 1965, a few days before the filming of the rehearsal of his work "Déserts" which he had to attend.

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A Private Music Lesson with Yvonne Loriod

A Private Music Lesson with Yvonne Loriod

Yvonne Loriod was not only an incredible performer of the music of her time, but also Olivier Messiaen's muse, the one in whom and for whom he...

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Olivier Messiaen: The Crystal Liturgy

Olivier Messiaen: The Crystal Liturgy

A portrait of French composer Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992), through archival films from 1964 to 1987.

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