The Organ Variations XXIV

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:artistic_influence gptkb:French_impressionism
influenced organ repertoire globally
gptkbp:audience appreciated by audiences
gptkbp:characteristics expressive and spiritual
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Olivier_Messiaen
gptkbp:critical_reception well-received by critics
gptkbp:cultural_impact significant in 20th-century music
gptkbp:cultural_influence French symphonic organ tradition
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in French music history
important work in organ repertoire
gptkbp:dedicated_to the memory of a loved one
gptkbp:dedication to the memory of the composer’s father
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:educational_use studied in music schools
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Paris
gptkbp:genre classical music
gptkbp:historical_context composed during interwar period
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gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:J._S._Bach
subsequent organ composers
gptkbp:influenced_by impressionism
gptkbp:influences French organ music
modern organ compositions
gptkbp:inspiration liturgical themes
gptkbp:instrumentation gptkb:organ
gptkbp:key C major
gptkbp:language rich harmonies
gptkbp:legacy remains a staple in organ repertoire
gptkbp:movement multiple variations
gptkbp:music_style variation form
use of pedal and manual techniques
unique harmonic language
gptkbp:musical_elements rich textures
gptkbp:notable_awards recognized in music competitions
gptkbp:notable_collaborations collaborated with other musicians
gptkbp:notable_features complex rhythms
gptkbp:notable_influence gptkb:César_Franck
gptkbp:notable_performances performed at major music festivals
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Marie-Claire_Alain
gptkbp:notable_recordings recorded by various organists
gptkbp:performance often performed in liturgical settings
frequently performed in concerts
often performed in churches
requires advanced organ skills
gptkbp:performance_tradition performed in organ recitals
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:1930
gptkbp:publisher Durand
gptkbp:recordings numerous recordings available
gptkbp:related_works other organ works by Messiaen
gptkbp:structure variations
gptkbp:style impressionistic
gptkbp:thematic_element based on liturgical melodies
develops themes throughout variations
gptkbp:theme spiritual and religious themes
gptkbp:year_composed gptkb:1930
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cameron_Carpenter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5