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Music for the End of Time

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A new biography examines the life and work of composer and
theorist Olivier Messiaen, who moved French music out of the cafes and
back to the cathedrals.

About the Author

David Schiff
David Schiff, a professor of music at Reed College, is the composer of the opera Gimpel the Fool and author of books on...

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