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“It cannot be emphasized too strongly that art, as such, does not "pay," to use an American expression - at least, not in the beginning - and that the art that has to pay its own way is apt to become vitiated and cheap.”

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Antonin Dvorak

Antonin Dvorak was a prominent Czech composer whose music is beloved worldwide. Born on September 8, 1841, and passing away on May 1, 1904, Dvorak's musical style combined national characteristics with classical traditions, profoundly influencing musicians of later generations. more

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