Olivier Messiaen
Composer

Olivier Messiaen Net Worth

Olivier Messiaen was a renowned French composer, ornithologist, and organist born on December 10, 1908 in Avignon, France. His music was characterized by its complex rhythms, which were inspired by Greek and Hindu repertoire, and his use of modes of limited transposition. He was one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 10, 1908
Birth Place Avignon, France
Age 112 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 27, 1992 (age 83)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $8 Million (2024)

About

French Composer, ornithologist, and organist who was one of the major composers of the 20th century. He was known for his complex rhythms that were inspired by Greek and Hindu repertoire. He frequently employed modes of limited transposition.

Before Fame

He enrolled in the Paris Conservatory at the young age of 11. He was made a prisoner of war in France during World War II, where he composed and performed a piece of chamber music with his fellow prisoners.

Trivia

He was influenced by many aspects of his life, including his Roman Catholic faith, Japanese music, the Bryce Canyon landscape in Utah, and the life and work of St. Francis of Assisi.

Family Life

He married the Violinist Claire Delbos in 1932.

Associated With

He studied composition under Paul Dukas at the Paris Conservatory.

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