I looked at Rembrandt and Superman, Matisse and Bugs Bunny, and began to make my own pictures.

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  For a solo work I need a definite idea. For the present I have none.

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• Alfred Schnittke:

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• Alfredo Kraus:

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• Alfredo Kraus:

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