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Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)
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Movember: classical music's greatest moustaches!
19. Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)
The Russian composer was influenced by synesthesia, so listening to music conjured different colours in his mind. His beard changed shape throughout his life, but there are very few pictures of him without his moustache!
