Igor Stravinsky’s “Symphony of Psalms” – a testimony of the composer’s faith

Abstract

In the musical landscape of the first half of the 20th century, Igor Stravinsky (1882- 1971) asserted himself as a musician who undermined the normative values of the elements in the musical discourse. His creations were regarded from an analytical perspective in opposition to Arnold Schonberg’s music, the musical critics trying to limit the compositional amendments of the 20th century to the scores of the two composers. We find this view unjust, the musical wealth of the 20th century stems precisely from the multiple meanings framed within various compositional patterns by the composers which music history placed among the unforgettable ones.