Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory. (Thomas Beecham)

Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory.

Thomas Beecham

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