The Organ Variations XXVI

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cameron_Carpenter
gptkbp:artistic_influence contemporary classical music
gptkbp:awards recognized in music competitions
gptkbp:characteristics spiritual and meditative
gptkbp:collaborations with other composers
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Olivier_Messiaen
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:post-war_France
significant in organ music history
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:first_performance gptkb:Paris
gptkbp:form variations
gptkbp:genre classical music
gptkbp:historical_context reflects post-war artistic movements
gptkbp:historical_significance important for organ repertoire development
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gptkbp:influenced_artists contemporary organists
gptkbp:influenced_by impressionism
sacred music traditions
gptkbp:influences French organ music
modern organ compositions
gptkbp:inspiration liturgical themes
gptkbp:instrumentation gptkb:musician
gptkbp:is_influential_in gptkb:Bach's_organ_works
gptkbp:key C major
gptkbp:material used in music education
gptkbp:music_style rich harmonic language
uses counterpoint
variation form
features dissonance
gptkbp:notable_features complex rhythms
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Jean_Guillou
gptkbp:notable_recordings available on various labels
by various organists
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Messiaen's_organ_works
gptkbp:performance requires advanced technique
gptkbp:performed_by concert halls worldwide
major music festivals
leading orchestras
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:1962
gptkbp:publisher Durand
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Les_Corps_Glorieux
gptkbp:significance important work in organ repertoire
gptkbp:style modern classical
gptkbp:thematic_element explores variations on a theme
based on liturgical melodies
gptkbp:transcribed_for available for other instruments
gptkbp:uses extended techniques
gptkbp:year_composed gptkb:1962