Ivan Alexandrovich Vïshnegradsky (1893-1979, also Wyschnegradsky) was a Russian composer primarily known for his microtonal compositions, including the quarter tone scale, though he used scales of up to 71 divisions.

He entered a sanatorium during WWII, and was encouraged to continue composing by Olivier Messiaen upon his release in 1950.

Blue Gene Tyranny recommends his String Trio , Op. 53 and his compositions for string quartet, completed days before his passing and fulfilling his first ever commission.

External link

• Dartmouth.edu: Ivan Wyschnegradsky by Franck Jedrzejewski
• xs4all.nl: Ivan Wyschnegradsky