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“Mozart was able to do what he wished in music and he never wished to so what was beyond him.”

Quote by Romain Rolland

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Romain Rolland, a French dramatist, novelist, essayist, and music critic, was born on January 29, 1866, and died on December 30, 1944. Known for his profound insights into human nature and rich emotional expression, his works include 'Jean-Christophe'. more

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