Olivier Messiaen

The Reed Warbler-Catalogue D'Oiseaux by Olivier Messiaen is a set of 7 books with 13 pieces for Piano composed between 1956 and 1958. Each volume refers to a special bird and to the region where the bird is typically from in France. The piece does not just describe the bird it also depicts its surroundings such as other birds the landscape of its area the colours and the temperature. Book 1  - Le Chocard des Alpes (Alpine Chough) - Le Loriot (Golden Oriole) IH Le Merle Bleu (Blue Rock Thrush) Book 2 - Le Traquet Stapazin (Black-Eared Wheatear) Book 3 - LaChouette Hulotte (Tawny Owl) - L'Alouette Lulu (Wood Lark) Book 4 - La Rousserolle Effarvatte (Reed Warbler) Book 5 - L'Alouette Calandrelle (Short-Toed Lark) - La Bouscarle (Cetti's Warbler) Book 6 - Le Merle de Roche (Rock Thrush) Book 7 - La Buse Variable (Buzzard) - Le Traquet Rieur (Black Wheatear) - Le Courlis Cendré (Curlew) As mentioned above this fourth volume focuses on the Reed Warbler which is set in Sologne located south of Orleans. The interpretation of these pieces requires a strong level of Piano (upper advanced) due to some complex technical requirements. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity its diatonic aspect its harmony with limited transposition its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong including the 'Treatise on Rhythm Colour and Ornithology' in 7 volumes.

Around 1960 Olivier Messiaen began a large-scale concerto based on the birds of the Hérault region ('Oiseaux de l'Hérault') for piano various soloists and orchestra. Although the project remained unfinished the solo piano part was quite developed. The Olivier Messiaen Foundation entrusted Roger Muraro a renowned interpreter of Messiaen's piano works with organizing the sketches and manuscripts found in the composer's archives. This new publication emerged from Muraro's research. The study that opens the volume describes his methods in detail discussing among other issues the relationship of this work to the later Sept Haïkaï. Richly illustrated with a number of facsimiles musical examples and photographs Muraro's introduction retraces the origins and historic context of the work invites the reader to enter the composer's workshop and offers suggestions for performance. Fauvettes de l'Hérault ' Concert des garrigues for solo piano is a 'concerto without orchestra' that blends reference to Claude Debussy a thinly veiled homage to Yvonne Loriod new birdsong from the Hérault region and the vast palette of rhythm timbre and colour that are typical of Olivier Messiaen's musical universe. Around 1960 Olivier Messiaen began a large-scale concerto based on the birds of the Hérault region ('Oiseaux de l'Hérault') for piano various soloists and orchestra. Although the project remained unfinished the solo piano part was quite developed. The Olivier Messiaen Foundation entrusted Roger Muraro a renowned interpreter of Messiaen's piano works with organizing the sketches and manuscripts found in the composer's archives. This new publication emerged from Muraro's research. The study that opens the volume describes his methods in detail discussing among other issues the relationship of this work to the later Sept Haïkaï. Richly illustrated with a number of facsimiles musical examples and photographs Muraro's introduction retraces the origins and historic context of the work invites the reader to enter the composer's workshop and offers suggestions for performance. Fauvettes de l'Hérault ' Concert des garrigues for solo piano is a 'concerto without orchestra' that blends reference to Claude Debussy a thinly veiled homage to Yvonne Loriod new birdsong from the Hérault region and the vast palette of rhythm timbre and colour that are typical of Olivier Messiaen's musical universe.

Les Corps Glorieux by Olivier Messiaen is a composition that depicts his Roman Catholic faith. Written for Organ in 1939 it is a mix between Indian music and Gregorian Plainsong. This third volume includes the final three pieces of the whole composition: 5. Force et agilité des Corps Glorieux 6. Joie et clarté des Corps Glorieux and 7. Le Mystère de la Sainte-Trinité. This piece is divided into 7 sections: 1. Subtilité des Corps Glorieux 2. Les eaux de la Grâce 3. L'ange aux parfums 4. Combat de Mort et de la Vie 5. Force et agilité desCorps Glorieux 6. Joie et clarté des Corps Glorieux 7. Le Mystère de la Sainte-Trinité Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer who was also passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity its diatonic aspect its harmony with limited transposition its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on rhythm colour and ornithology' in 7 volumes.

Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms harmony melodies and his passion for ornithology his Vocalise-Étude for high Voice and Piano is no exception to the composer's popular distinctive style. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire at the mere age of 11 where he won many prizes. As a passionate ornithologist as well as organist and composer many of Messiaen's works also depict bird song. Vocalise-Étude composed in 1935 does not have lyrics but addresses breathcontrol intervals phrasing range complex rhythms and chromaticism. Vocalise-Étude is essential to all advanced vocalists seeking to progress and improve their technique.

Acte II-Saint Francis of Assisi is an opera in 3 acts by Olivier Messiaen. This volume is focused on the Act II - 4. L'Ange Voyageur & 5. L'Ange Musicien which depict the appearance of Angels to Saint Francis. Based on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi this opera is set in Italy and is composed as per below: Act I: 1. La croix 2. Les laudes 3. Le baiser au lépreux Act II 4. L’ange voyageur 5. L’ange musicien 6. Le prêche aux oiseaux Act II 7. Les stigmates 8. La mort et la nouvelle vie This opera was played at the Paris Opera in 1983. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer who was passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity its diatonic aspect its harmony with limited transposition its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on Rhythm Colour and Ornithology' in 7 volumes.

Orchestra Scores-Saint Francois D'Assise is an opera in 3 acts by Olivier Messiaen. This volume is part of the edition that includes the books with the full Orchestra scores as well as the explanations analysis and comments of each tableau. It is focused on the “Act 1 Tableau 2. Les laudes” which tells of the moment when Saint Francis his requests to God to meet a leper and to be able to love him. This tableau depicts Saint Francis and the “Mineurs Brothers” singing the morning service until the bells ring leaving Saint Francis alone to pray. It includes Saint Francis’ prayers some parts of Cantique descréatures on Brother Wind Sister Water Brother Fire and Mother Earth and the Sanctus. Based on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi this opera is set in Italy and is composed as per below: Act I: 1. La croix 2. Les laudes 3. Le baiser au lépreux Act II 4. L’ange voyageur 5. L’ange musicien 6. Le prêche aux oiseaux Act II 7. Les stigmates 8. La mort et la nouvelle vie This opera was first played at the Paris Opera in 1983. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity its diatonic aspect its harmony with limited transposition its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on Rhythm Colour and Ornithology' in 7 volumes.

Neuf méditations pour orgue-La Nativit? Du Seigneur by Olivier Messiaen was written in 1935 and depicts his Roman Catholic faith. Written for Organ this piece is considered “one of the great organ works of all time” and as a real masterpiece as said by R. F. Goldman the American composer. Divided into nine movements each portrays a concept related to the birth of Jesus: 1. La vierge et l'enfant (The Virgin and Child) 2. Les bergers (The Shepherds) 3. Desseins ?ternels (Eternal designs) 4. Le verbe (The Word) 5. Les enfants de Dieu (The Children of God) 6. Les anges (The Angels) 7.J?sus accepte la souffrance (Jesus accepts suffering) 8. Les mages (The Magi) 9. Dieu parmi nous (God Among Us) Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composer of his century. Inspired by Japanese music he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity its diatonic aspect its harmony with limited transposition its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on rhythm colour and ornithology' in 7 volumes.

Completed in 1960 Chronochromie is a famous orchestral piece composed by Olivier Messiaen.   This edition published as a book features the conductor’s score with all the following instruments: 16 First Violins 16 Second Violins 14 Violas 12 Cellos 10 Double Basses 1 Piccolo 3 Flutes 3 Oboes 4 Clarinets 3 Bassoons 1 Piccolo Trumpet 3 C Trumpets 4 F Horns 3 Trombones 1 Tuba Suspended And Chinese Cymbal 1 Glockenspiel 1 Xylophone 1 Marimba. It is written in seven movements: Introduction Strophe I Antistrophe I Strophe II Antistrophe II Epode and Coda; and The Epode featuresbirdsong and is played by 18 of the string instruments. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composer of his century. Inspired by Japanese music he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity its diatonic aspect its harmony with limited transposition its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes.

Neuf méditations pour orgue-Written in four volumes ?La Nativit? Du Seigneur by Olivier Messiaen was written in 1935 and depicts his Roman Catholic faith. Written for Organ this piece is considered “one of the great Organ works of all time” and as a real masterpiece as said by R. F. Goldman the American composer. Divided into nine movements each of which portrays a concept related to the birth of Jesus: 1. La vierge et l'enfant (The Virgin and Child) 2. Les bergers (The Shepherds) 3. Desseins ?ternels (Eternal designs) 4. Le verbe (The Word) 5. Les enfants de Dieu (The Children of God) 6.Les anges (The Angels) 7. J?sus accepte la souffrance (Jesus accepts suffering) 8. Les mages (The Magi) 9. Dieu parmi nous (God Among Us) This second volume features the meditations 4 and 5. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity its diatonic aspect its harmony with limited transposition its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on rhythm colour and ornithology' in 7 volumes.