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Perhaps many of the perplexing problems of the new music could be put into a new light if we were to reintroduce the ancient idea of music being a reflection of nature.

~George Crumb

Topics: Ancient Being Could Idea Light Many Music Nature New New Music Perhaps Perplexing Problems Put Reflection Were

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Although technical discussions are interesting to composers, I suspect that the truly magical and spiritual powers of music arise from deeper levels of our psyche.

~George Crumb

Topics: Although Arise Composers Deeper Discussions Interesting Levels Magical Music Our Powers Psyche Spiritual Suspect Technical Truly

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I am optimistic about the future of music.

~George Crumb

Topics: About Am Future Music Optimistic I Am

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I frequently hear our present period described as uncertain, confused, chaotic.

~George Crumb

Topics: Chaotic Confused Frequently Hear Our Period Present Uncertain

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Perhaps two million years ago the creatures of a planet in some remote galaxy faced a musical crisis similar to that which we earthly composers face today.

~George Crumb

Topics: Composers Creatures Crisis Earthly Face Faced Galaxy Million Million Years Musical Perhaps Planet Remote Similar Some Today Two Which Years Years Ago

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Composer

Born: October 24th, 1929

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