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Quote by Charles Ives

“Most of the forward movements of life in general ... have been the work of essentially religiously-minded people.”

Quote by Charles Ives

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Charles Ives was an American composer born on October 20, 1874, and died on May 19, 1954. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern American music, known for his unique musical style and compositional techniques. more

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