Olivier Messiaen

(1908–1992) Composer France

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Olivier Messiaen was a composer from France, best known for Technique de mon langage musical.

Quick Facts About Olivier Messiaen

Born: December 10, 1908
Died: April 27, 1992
Nationality: France
Profession: Composer
Notable works: Technique de mon langage musical
Known for: Éclairs sur l'au-delà..., Thème et variations, Quatuor pour la fin du temps, Quatre Études de rythme, Saint François d'Assise
Spouse: Yvonne Loriod

About Olivier Messiaen

Olivier Eugène Prosper Charles Messiaen was a French composer, organist, and ornithologist. One of the major composers of the 20th century, he was also an outstanding teacher of composition and musical analysis.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Ernst von Siemens Music Prize Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg Berliner Kunstpreis Erasmus Prize Léonie Sonning Music Prize Wihuri Sibelius Prize Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

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Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown Commander of the Order of the Crown Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal honorary doctor of the University of Sydney Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Large-Scale Composition)