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“The profound meaning of music's essential aim... is to produce a communion, a union of man with his fellow man with the Supreme Being”

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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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