This groundbreaking treatise delves into the octatonic scale, a pivotal element in the compositions of Stravinsky and Ravel. The publication explores its theoretical foundations and musical implications, shedding light on its significance in modern music. Through detailed analysis, it reveals how this scale influenced the works of these renowned composers, offering insights into their creative processes and the evolution of their musical styles.
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A biography of Winnaretta Singer-Polignac, heiress to the Singer Sewing Machine fortune, who befriended and subsidized some of the most important musical and literary artists of the 20th Century, including Stravinsky, Proust, Ravel, Cocteau, and Colette.