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“And the invention of transformations of certain figures has become the most important in musical composition.”

Quote by Karlheinz Stockhausen

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Karlheinz Stockhausen

German composer known for his avant-garde musical works. Stockhausen's compositions spanned various fields, including electronic music, serial music, and spatial music, profoundly influencing 20th-century music. more

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