Ivan Wyschnegradsky

Russia, 1918–1979

Pioneer of quarter-tone and ultrachromatic music — a Paris-based mystic who extended Scriabin's spiritual vision into microtonality, composing for specially built quarter-tone pianos.

MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced Ivan Wyschnegradsky and 0 artists Ivan Wyschnegradsky influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Ivan Wyschnegradsky?

• Alexander Scriabin — Scriabin was Wyschnegradsky's 'spiritual master' — a Scriabin-inspired mystical experience compelled him to write in intervals smaller than the semitone.