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“In fact, the influence of Schoenberg may be overwhelming on his followers, but the significance of his art is to be identified with influences of a more subtle kind - not the system, but the aesthetic, of his art. I am quite conscious of the fact that my Chansons madécasses are in no way Schoenbergian, but I do not know whether I ever should have been able to write them had Schoenberg never written.”

Quote by Maurice Ravel

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Maurice Ravel was a French composer known for his impressionist style, with works such as 'Boléro', 'Daphnis et Chloé', and 'La Valse'. Born on March 7, 1875, and passing away on December 28, 1937, Ravel's contributions to music are celebrated for their delicate orchestration and lyrical melodies. more

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