I know that the twelve notes in each octave and the variety of rhythm offer me opportunities that all of human genius will never exhaust. (Igor Stravinsky)

I know that the twelve notes in each octave and the variety of rhythm offer me opportunities that all of human genius will never exhaust.

Igor Stravinsky

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