Messiaen (1908–1992) is one of the outstanding composers of the 20th century and served as organist at the Saint-Trinité church in Paris for more than four decades. His profound connection to organ music is evident in the masterful works he created for the instrument. Among his later organ compositions are the nine Meditations from 1969. As one of the leading interpreters of 20th-century organ music, Christopher Bowers-Broadbent has premiered works by composers such as Pärt and Glass. His latest recording for ECM New Series included compositions by Gorecki, Satie, Milhaud, and Gavin Bryars—a recording praised by The Wire as "a thoughtful and stimulating program, well executed."
