French composer, organist, and ornithologist (1908-1992) and one of the major composers of the 20th century. Sought-after AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 6 album page, signed and inscribed in ink, "Pour Dominique Chailly, un chant d'oiseau, Olivier Messiaen, Dicembre 1955." Messiaen pens two lines from his piece "Grive musicienne." In fine condition, with light show-through from an unrelated signature on the back.
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