The Organ Variations XCVIII

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced organ repertoire globally
gptkbp:audience well-received by audiences
gptkbp:challenges requires advanced organ skills
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Olivier_Messiaen
gptkbp:critical_reception critically acclaimed work
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced later organ compositions
gptkbp:cultural_influence influenced by French organ tradition
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflects French musical identity
gptkbp:dedication to the memory of the composer’s father
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:form theme and variations
gptkbp:genre classical music
gptkbp:historical_context composed during interwar period
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied interpretations by performers
gptkbp:historical_significance important in the history of organ music
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Organ Variations XCVIII
gptkbp:influenced_artists influenced contemporary composers
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Bach's_organ_works
gptkbp:influences gptkb:French_impressionism
influenced organ music in the 20th century
gptkbp:inspired_by liturgical themes
gptkbp:instrumentation gptkb:organ
gptkbp:instruments various types of organs
gptkbp:is_studied_in often studied in musicology courses
gptkbp:key C major
gptkbp:legacy remains a staple in organ repertoire
gptkbp:motif use of birdsong
gptkbp:music_style variation form
uses complex rhythms
unique harmonic language
gptkbp:notable_features rich textures
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Marie-Claire_Alain
gptkbp:notable_production premiered in Paris
part of Messiaen's organ works.
gptkbp:notable_recordings recorded by various organists
gptkbp:notable_traits distinctive melodic lines
gptkbp:performance often performed in liturgical settings
often performed in churches
gptkbp:performance_tradition part of organ performance tradition
gptkbp:performance_venue concert halls
gptkbp:performed_by many renowned organists
gptkbp:premiere 1931
gptkbp:publisher Durand
gptkbp:recordings multiple recordings available
gptkbp:related_works other organ works by Messiaen
gptkbp:significance important work in organ repertoire
gptkbp:structure variations
gptkbp:style modern classical
gptkbp:thematic_element explores themes of faith
explores spirituality and nature
gptkbp:themes gptkb:spirituality
gptkbp:year_composed gptkb:1930
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cameron_Carpenter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5