“I deny that either singers or conductors can "create" or work creatively - this, as I have always said, is a conception that leads to the abyss.”
Quote by Giuseppe Verdi
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Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi was an Italian composer born on October 10, 1813, and died on January 27, 1901. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era, particularly renowned for his operas that have significantly influenced the development of the genre. more
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