Curated Collection

Messiaen Masterpieces

Explore the essential listening guide for Messiaen. This selection represents the most significant works that define their musical legacy, curated for both new listeners and seasoned enthusiasts.

Work & Subtitle Year Actions
Catalogue d'oiseaux, I/42
Des Canyons aux étoiles, for piano and orchestra, I/51
La Nativité du Seigneur, 9 meditations, I/14
La Transfiguration de Notre-Seigneur Jésus-Christ, for 100 voices, piano, cello, flute, clarinet, xylorimba, vibrophone, marimba, and orchestra, I/48
Oiseaux Exotiques, pour piano et orchestre
Quatuor pour la fin du temps, I/22
For violin, cello, clarinet and piano
Turangalila-symphonie, for orchestra
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