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“Our spirit of life is not identical with that of our ancestors, and therefore their music, even if restored with utter technical perfections, can never have to us precisely the same meaning it had for them. We cannot tear down the barricade that separates the present world from things and deeds past.”

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Paul Hindemith
Paul Hindemith

Paul Hindemith, a German composer, conductor, violinist, and music theorist, was born on November 16, 1895, and died on December 28, 1963. He is considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century, known for his innovative musical style and significant contributions to music theory. more

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