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The collective conscience of a hundred musicians is no light burden. Think for a moment of what it would mean to a pianist if by some miracle every key of his instrument should suddenly become a living thing.
Charles Munch
Charles Munch
Born: Sep 26, 1891
Died: Nov 6, 1968

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