“Whatever may be my activity in a given moment (whether I am composing, or whether I am making love . . .), I feel pleasure if there is an obstacle placed in my path but one not greater than my ability to overcome. If circumstances paralyze my energy, I suffer. From this point of view, pleasure and pain accompany every moment of our life, even if we try to disregard them.”
Quote by Alexander Scriabin
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Alexander Scriabin
Alexander Scriabin was a Russian composer known for his innovative harmonies and musical theories. His works blended the characteristics of Romanticism and Impressionism, profoundly influencing 20th-century music. more
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