Mes·siaen (m -syän , -syä ), Olivier Eugène Prosper Charles 1908-1992. French composer and organist who was a noted teacher and theorist. His avant-garde works were generally large scale and based on themes like love, nature, and Christianity. |
Messiaen (French) [mɛsjɑ̃]
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(Biographies / Messiaen, Olivier (1908-1992) M, French, MUSIC: composer, MUSIC: organist) Olivier (ɔlivje). 1908-92, French composer and organist. His music is distinguished by its rhythmic intricacy; he was influenced by Hindu and Greek rhythms and bird song
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