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Quote by Alfred Schnittke

“I set down a beautiful chord on paper—and suddenly it rusts.”

Quote by Alfred Schnittke

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Alfred Schnittke

Alfred Schnittke, born on November 24, 1934, and died on August 3, 1998, was a renowned composer from Russia. His musical works blended classical and modern elements, deeply influenced by Russian national music, and also displayed a rich personal style. more

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