What drastic action did Partch take towards his compositions in 1930?
He burned all his previous compositions
He sold all his compositions
He gave them away
He lost them in a fire
Answer
In 1930, Partch burned all his previous compositions in a fit of despair and self-doubt. This was a drastic action, but it was also a necessary one for him to move forward with his music. He felt that his previous work was not good enough, and that he needed to start from scratch.
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