Chronochromie (Time-Colour) is an orchestral work by French composer Olivier Messiaen, completed in 1960. It consists of seven movements: Introduction, Strophe I, Antistrophe I, Strophe II, Antistrophe II, Epode and Coda. The sixth movement consists of 18 string instruments playing different birdsong. The first performance was in Donaueschingen on 16 October 1960, conducted by Hans Rosbaud.
| Original Name | Chronochromie |
| Date of composition | 1960 (1959-1960) |
| Premiered | 1960, October 16th in Donaueschingen, Germany |
| Catalogue | I/43 |
| Approx. duration | 23 minutes |
| Instruments | Orchestra |
| Autotranslations beta |
Olivier Messiaen: "Time-colour" Olivier Messiaen: "Time-colour" Olivier Messiaen: "Time-colour" |