No one should be allowed to make music as if he were made of wood. One must reproduce the musical text exactly, but not play like a stone. — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
I give bird songs to those who dwell in cities and have never heard them, make rhythms for those who know only military marches… — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
A true music, that is to say, spiritual, a music which may be an act of faith; a music which may touch upon all… — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
My faith is the grand drama of my life. I'm a believer, so I sing words of God to those who have no faith.… — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
The human being is flesh and consciousness, body and soul; his heart is an abyss which can only be filled by that which is… — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
It's probable that in the artistic hierarchy birds are the greatest musicians existing on our planet. — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
No one should be allowed to make music as if he were made of wood. One must reproduce the musical text exactly, but not… — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
My faith is the grand drama of my life. I'm a believer, so I sing words of God to those who have no faith.... — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
