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Quotes from Aspects of 20th Century Music — Edgard Varèse

1883–1965 France

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Possible musical forms are as limitless as the exterior forms of crystals.

Aspects of 20th Century Music (1975)

There is an idea, the basis of an internal structure, expanded and split into different shapes or groups of sound constantly changing in shape, direction, and speed, attracted and repulsed by various forces. The form of the work is a consequence of this interaction. Possible musical forms are as limitless as the exterior forms of crystals.

Aspects of 20th Century Music (1975)

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