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In contrast, traditional classical music starts from an abstract musical schema. This is then notated and only expressed in concrete sound as a last stage, when it is performed.

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The impressionists, Debussy, Faure, in France, did take a few steps forward.

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The moment at which music reveals its true nature is contained in the ancient exercise of the theme with variations. The complete mystery of music is explained right there.

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The only hope is that our civilization will collapse at a certain point, as always happens in history. Then, out of barbarity, a renaissance.

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The whole problem of the sound-work is distancing oneself from the dramatic.

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The world changes materially. Science makes advances in technology and understanding. But the world of humanity doesn't change.

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The world has just got more dangerous because the things we use have got more dangerous.

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Biography

Nationality: French

Type: Composer

Born: August 14th, 1910

Died: August 19th, 1995

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