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“I'm really interested in writing a piece of music that will move you, that will really move you. That is really the only reason that I'm writing music.”

Quote by Leo Ornstein

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Leo Ornstein, an American composer of Russian descent, was born on December 2, 1893, and passed away on February 24, 2002. His musical works are known for their innovation and experimental nature, profoundly influencing 20th-century music. more

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