Messiaen’s Saint Francois D’Assise
Opera in Three Acts from 14th-Century Religious Text “Fioretti”
Saint Francois d’Assise (Saint Francis of Assisi), a French opera by Olivier Messiaen. Opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.
Saint Francis of Assisi (Saint Francois d’Assise), is a religious drama in 3 acts, 8 scenes, composed by French composer Oliver Messiaen (December 10, 1908 – April 28, 1992). It is based on the 14th century religious texts “Fioretti” and “Considerations Sur les Stigmates.” The setting is in 13th-century Italy.
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