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“I never understood what rules I was supposed to learn, and what rules I was supposed to break”

Quote by Morton Feldman

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Morton Feldman was an influential American composer known for his minimalist style. Born on January 12, 1926, in New York City, Feldman's musical career spanned several decades, during which he produced a significant body of work that has had a lasting impact on contemporary music. His compositions are characterized by their use of repetitive structures, long durations, and a focus on texture and timbre. Feldman passed away on September 3, 1987. more

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