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The fact that Stravinsky used the classics as a major influence is obvious. What is interesting is how he used them, how he turned Bach into Stravinsky.

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Lukas Foss
Age: 86 †
Born: 1922
Born: August 15
Died: 2009
Died: February 1
Classical Composer
Composer
Conductor
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University Teacher
Berlin
Germany
Lukas Fuchs
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