Facts about Olivier Messiaen

Occup.Composer
FromFrance
BornDecember 10, 1908
DiedApril 27, 1992
Aged83 years

Summary

Olivier Messiaen was a famous Composer from France, who lived between December 10, 1908 and April 27, 1992. He/she became 83 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac sagittarius, who is known for Philosophical, Motion, Experimentation, Optimism. Our collection contains 4 quotes who is written / told by Olivier.

Related authors: Steve Lacy (Musician)

4 Famous quotes by Olivier Messiaen

Small: The human being is flesh and consciousness, body and soul his heart is an abyss which can only be fille
"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"
Small: My faith is the grand drama of my life. Im a believer, so I sing words of God to those who have no fait
"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"
Small: I give bird songs to those who dwell in cities and have never heard them, make rhythms for those who kn
"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"
Small: No one should be allowed to make music as if he were made of wood. One must reproduce the musical text
"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"