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“What we ask of music, first and last, is that it communicate experience - experience of all kinds, vital and profound at its greatest, amusing or entertaining at another level.”

Quote by Roger Sessions

Book:Roger Sessions on Music: Collected Essays

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Roger Sessions on Music: Collected Essays

This book is a collection of essays written by the composer and music theorist Roger Sessions. The essays delve into a range of topics within music, including analysis, composition techniques, and the philosophical underpinnings of musical expression. more

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Roger Sessions was an American composer known for his unique musical style and contributions to modern compositional techniques. His works blended classical music traditions with innovative elements, profoundly influencing the development of music in the 20th century. more

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