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“I applied, and I got in as a pianist. Their idea in the music department was that pianists, if they were good enough to get in, they were good enough to learn a new instrument. They felt sorry for pianists being alone in the practice room all the time, and they really wanted to socialize us pianists.”

Quote by Zeena Parkins

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Zeena Parkins is a renowned harpist, born in 1956. She began her musical career in the 1970s and is known for her unique playing style and contributions to modern music. more

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