Messiaen, Fugue de concours

Fugue de concours (composed for the 1926 Concours de Fugue, Conservatoire National), by Olivier Messiaen, performed by organist Thomas Dawkins, with an animated graphical score. FAQ Q: What does the title mean? A: Messiaen composed this fugue when he was a student, as part of the 1926 fugue competition (put on by the National Music Conservatory in Paris). The subject of the fugue was composed by Henri Rabaud. The other two prize winners were Pierre Revel and Jean Rivier. Scores of the three winning fugues are here: élèves_ayant_remporté_le_Premier_Prix_aux_Concours_de_Fugue,_Anneé_1926_(Various) Q: Where did you get this recording? A: Here (on Thomas Dawkins channel) ... Q: I appreciate the animated graphical scores you make; how can I help? A: There are many ways you can support my work: free: watch my videos, like them, and share them with friends