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Stravinsky used Mother Goose. He was influenced by Mother Goose, indirectly, but very beautifully
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"Stravinsky used Mother Goose. He was influenced by Mother Goose, indirectly, but very beautifully"

- Gyorgy Ligeti

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Gyorgy Ligeti's quote is describing the impact of the French author Charles Perrault's collection of fairy tales, Mother Goose, on the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. Stravinsky was heavily affected by the folk music of his native Russia, and Mother Goose was a major source of motivation for him. He utilized the melodies and rhythms of the stories to develop his own structures. Stravinsky's works frequently featured aspects of the stories, such as making use of nursery rhymes and folk tunes. He likewise used the stories to check out the styles of love, death, and the supernatural. Stravinsky's use of Mother Goose was indirect, however it was a major influence on his music. He had the ability to take the stories and produce something entirely brand-new and unique. His works were typically seen as a modern interpretation of the traditional tales, and he was able to bring them to life in a manner that was both gorgeous and captivating.

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Hungary Flag This quote is written / told by Gyorgy Ligeti between May 28, 1923 and June 12, 2006. He/she was a famous Composer from Hungary. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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