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“Listening. Nice idea but difficult to do with constant road and air traffic all around all the time. Please consider getting around by quieter means. Feet, bicycle, horse, it's up to you”

Quote by Judith Weir

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Judith Weir is a renowned British composer known for her innovative approach to modern music and her fusion of traditional musical forms. Born on May 11, 1954, she has a passion for music from a young age and received professional musical training at the Royal College of Music in London. more

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