This page does not propose to be the definitive document on this most important figure in 20th century music, but rather a 'Messiaen umbrella' where those who are interested can access all manner of Messiaen resources and links. It also gives me the opportunity to reflect on a man whose' music has continued to touch and influence my musical life. There are many fine accounts and books on Messiaen now which are listed in this site together with my own audio and video resource archive.
This web site posts events, concerts, news, links and articles that are contributed worldwide.

If you would like to contribute any Messiaen related articles, musicological studies,
reviews or have any questions concerning this site please e-mail me at rechants1@yahoo.co.uk

"My faith is the grand drama of my life. I'm a believer, so I sing words of God to those who have no faith. I give bird songs to those who dwell in cities and have never heard them, make rhythms for those who know only military marches or jazz, and paint colours for those who see none". (Olivier Messiaen)

!!!HISTORIC RECORDINGS OF MESSIAEN BY MESSIAEN - Visions de l'Amen first recording by Messiaen and Yvonne Loriod in 1949 and Quatre Études de Rythme played by Messiaen himself in 1951!!!

Malcolm Ball playing a new version of the Ondes Martenot - L'Ondea (L'onde de la nouvelle génération) assisted by Christine Ott. More ONDEA pictures.

See Early Electronic Instruments.