In composing this music [Petrushka], I had a clear vision of a puppet, suddenly brought to life, and who also tries the patience of the orchestra with cascades of diabolical arpeggios.
Rite of Spring, modernist composer
Describing the inspiration for 'Petrushka'.
c. 1910-1911
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