MESSIAEN EDITION VOLUME 1: ORGAN WORKS, PIANO WORKS, SONGS (17 CDS)

Marking the centenary of his birth, this 17-CD box celebrates the long life and passionate, exotic music of this treasured French composer, Olivier Messiaen, who was also one of the greatest organists and pianists of his time. This comprehensive 17-CD set features his complete organ works, piano works and songs; the works include “L’Ascension,” “La Nativite Du Seigneur,” “Les Corps Glorieux,” “Meditations Sur Le Mystere De LaSainte Trinite,” and Livre D’Orgue.”