“I remember being handed a score composed by Mozart at the age of eleven. What could I say? I felt like de Kooning, who was asked to comment on a certain abstract painting, and answered in the negative. He was then told it was the work of a celebrated monkey. 'That's different. For a monkey, it's terrific'.”
Quote by Igor Stravinsky
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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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