Olivier Messiaen: Catalogue D'Oiseaux Pour Piano Livre 1: Piano: Instrumental

Volume 1-Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms harmony melodies and his passion for ornithology his Catalogue D'Oiseaux for Piano is no exception to the composer's popular distinctive style. Messiaen became fascinated by birdsong from an early age however it wasn't until the 1950s that he took his passion to a new level incorporating birdsong in to all of his compositions. Catalogue D'Oiseaux composed in 1958 comprises thirteen movements each depicting a specific bird. The first volume contains the first three movements; 1) The AlpineChough 2) The Oriole and 3) The Blue Merle. Catalogue D'Oiseaux is essential to all advanced pianists seeking to expand and vary their repertoire.