Olivier Messiaen: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | Olivier-Eugène-Prosper-Charles Messiaen |
|---|---|
| Born | December 10, 1908 • Avignon • France |
| Died | April 27, 1992 (aged 83) • Clichy • France |
| Awards And Honors | Grammy Award (1995) |
| Notable Works | “Quartet for the End of Time” • “Turangalîla-Symphonie” |
| Subjects Of Study | music • birdsong |
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