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Pianist

Charles Rosen, born on May 5, 1927, in New York, was an accomplished pianist, composer, and music theorist. Renowned in the field of classical music, he was celebrated for his exceptional playing and profound understanding of music.

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Famous Charles Rosen Quotes

“A cough is the basic sign of inattention. Musicians never, in my experience, cough when playing in public.”

Concerts Classical Music

Book:Piano Notes: The World of the Pianist

Source: Piano Notes: The World of the Pianist

“A love of classical music is only partially a natural response to hearing the works performed, it also must come about by a decision to listen carefully, to pay close attention, a decision inevitably motivated by the cultural and social prestige of the art.”

Art Social Natural Decision Pay Attention Music Is Response Hearing Motivated Classical Music Prestige Classic Music

Book:Piano Notes: The World of the Pianist

Source: Piano Notes: The World of the Pianist

“The death of classical music is perhaps its oldest continuing tradition.”

Music Is Tradition Continuing Classical Music

Book:Critical Entertainments

Source: Critical Entertainments

About the Author

Born: May 5, 1927
Died: December 9, 2012
Known for: Pianist
Quotes: 8

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Piano Notes: The World of the PianistRelated source material

Critical EntertainmentsRelated source material

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