“It is the transcendent (or 'abstract' or 'self-contained') nature of music that the new so called concretism--Pop Art, eighteen-hour slices-of-reality films, musique concrete--opposes. But instead of bringing art and reality closer together, the new movement merely thins out the distinction.”
Quote by Igor Stravinsky
Work
Retrospectives and Conclusions
This book compiles a series of essays that delve into reflective analysis and offer concluding insights on diverse topics, providing readers with a comprehensive view of the author's perspectives and conclusions. more
Author
Igor Stravinsky
Russian composer, considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century. Stravinsky's works spanned a wide range of musical styles, from classical to modern, and had a profound impact on music history. more
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