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A video tribute to Olivier Messiaen, released in honor of the composer’s 111th birthday anniversary on December 10, 2019.

Olivier Messiaen: Theme and Variations for Violin and Piano
Alexi Kenney, violin
Victor Asuncion, piano

Executive producer: Stefan Hersh
Videographer: Mike Grittani, Grittani Creative
Sound engineer: Christopher Willis

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