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Olivier Messiaen [1908-1992] French
Rank: 101
Composer (with music)
Modern, Darmstadt School, Total serialism


Olivier-Eugène-Prosper-Charles Messiaen was a French composer, organist, and ornithologist, one of the major composers of the 20th century. 

Faith, God



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I give bird songs to those who dwell in cities and have never heard them, make rhythms for those who know only military marches or jazz, and paint colors for those who see none.
101
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. Faith, God
102
The human being is flesh and consciousness, body and soul; his heart is an abyss which can only be filled by that which is godly.
103
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.
104

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