101:(Paris, 1970). His comprehensive chronology and analysis of the life and complete works of J. S. Bach is still unpublished. His discovery of the 14 Canons on the first 8 fundamental notes of the aria from the Goldberg Variations (BWV 1087) in
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Conservatoire National de RĂ©gion in Paris, whose director he was until 1985, and where he taught classes in musical analysis and chamber music. His notable students include composers
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Alain's catalog of musical compositions contains almost 170 compositions of various genres, most of which are still unpublished. He also published a book on harmony (Paris, 1965) and a monograph on
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in 1974 is often regarded as one of the greatest Bach-source finds of the 20th century.
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Decourt, Aurélie (2008): "Olivier Alain: Un artiste déchiré entre ses passions." In
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Guillard, Georges (2008): "Olivier Alain: Passeur et accoucheur de musiciens." In
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op. 90. Stage Music in five scenes for Oboe, Harp and
Strings (1945, unpublished)
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Alain, Olivier (1956): "Maurice Duruflé, Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris." In
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op. 77 for Choir, Soloists and Organ (1943. Sampzon: Éditions
Delatour France)
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Delatour France)
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Alain, Olivier (1951): "L'Ĺ“uvre pour piano de Jehan Alain." In
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op. 134. Music for a film by Daniel Rops (1950, unpublished)
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241:12 more unpublished chamber music works
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