Olivier Messiaen
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Olivier Messiaen.
Olivier Messiaen artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Studio Sessions
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May 13, 2010 The French pianist focuses on modern music from his homeland at the WGBH studio in Boston.
Interviews & Profiles
December 10, 2008 On the composer's 100th birthday, hear his tribute to divine grandeur and "immense solitude."
October 12, 2007 Alex Ross' book The Rest Is Noise chronicles classical music in the 20th century.
Discover Songs
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December 9, 2009 Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Barone introduces 10 overlooked but excellent classical albums.
December 10, 2008 On the composer's 100th birthday, hear his tribute to divine grandeur and "immense solitude."
News
February 14, 2011 When a recording of dense, mystical organ music wins, something good has happened at the Grammys.
Reviews
December 10, 2008 On the composer's 100th birthday, hear his tribute to divine grandeur and "immense solitude."
More Stories
April 25, 2012 European opera ranged from realistic to unhinged in the 20th century.
November 21, 2007 Critic Alex Ross chooses five classics from the 20th century that pop-music fans should hear.
