Anonymity Quote by Igor Stravinsky

“I was born out of due time in the sense that by temperament and talent I should have been more suited for the life of a small Bach, living in anonymity and composing regularly for an established service and for God.” quote by Igor Stravinsky — Download Open image

“I was born out of due time in the sense that by temperament and talent I should have been more suited for the life of a small Bach, living in anonymity and composing regularly for an established service and for God.”

Igor Stravinsky

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