George Crumb, born on October 24, 1929, is a renowned composer from the United States. His musical works are known for their unique style and profound emotional expression, which have had a significant impact on modern music.
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Source: An expanded concept of timbre and its structural significance: with a timbral analysis of George Crumb's Night of the four moons
“This is not a happy time for this kind of music in this country.”
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“The retrospective glance is a relatively easy gesture for us to make.”