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“I wonder if memory is true, and I know that it cannot be, but that one lives by memory nevertheless and not by truth.”

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Igor Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky

Russian composer, considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century. Stravinsky's works spanned a wide range of musical styles, from classical to modern, and had a profound impact on music history. more

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