A true music, that is to say, spiritual, a music which may be an act of faith; a music which may touch upon all subjects without ceasing to touch upon God; an original music, in short, whose language may open a few doors, take down some yet distant stars.
Olivier MessiaenIt's probable that in the artistic hierarchy birds are the greatest musicians existing on our planet.
Olivier MessiaenMy faith is the grand drama of my life. I'm a believer, so I sing words of God to those who have no faith.
Olivier Messiaen