Olivier Messiaen date of birth:
December 10, 1908
How old was Olivier Messiaen when died?
83
Where was Olivier Messiaen born?
Avignon, France
When did Olivier Messiaen die?
April 27, 1992
Where did Olivier Messiaen die?
Clichy, France
Olivier Messiaen body shape:
Average
What color are Olivier Messiaen's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Olivier Messiaen's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Olivier Messiaen gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Olivier Messiaen?
Jewish
What is Olivier Messiaen's ethnicity?
White
What is Olivier Messiaen nationality?
French
What is Olivier Messiaen's occupation?
Composer
What instruments does Olivier Messiaen play?
Composer, Organ, Classical Music Entry
Short Biography
Olivier Messiaen (December 10, 1908 – April 27, 1992) was a French composer, organist and ornithologist, one of the major composers of the 20th century. His music is rhythmically complex; harmonically and melodically it often uses modes of limited transposition, which he abstracted from his early compositions and improvisations. Messiaen also drew on his Roman Catholic faith for his pieces.