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Quote by Paul McCreesh

“You can play Bach on the piano, a symphony orchestra or a quartet of saxophones, but let's stop this silly, childish business of knit your own musicology”

Quote by Paul McCreesh

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Paul McCreesh is a renowned British conductor, known for his exquisite interpretations of Baroque music. Born on May 24, 1960, he has developed a deep understanding and performance of Baroque music throughout his career. more

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