The attraction of the virtuoso for the public is very like that of the circus for the crowd. There is always the hope that something dangerous may happen. (Claude Debussy)

The attraction of the virtuoso for the public is very like that of the circus for the crowd. There is always the hope that something dangerous may happen.

Claude Debussy

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