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“My primary calling, I always knew since the age of 11, was as a composer, and so that had to take priority.”

Quote by Gunther Schuller

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Gunther Schuller

Gunther Schuller was an accomplished American composer, performer, and music theorist. His musical works spanned a wide range of styles, including classical, jazz, and crossover, and had a profound impact on the development of modern music. more

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