That is basically me, and although I have done many things in my life - conducting, playing piano, and so on - what is fundamental is my being a composer. (Morton Gould)

That is basically me, and although I have done many things in my life - conducting, playing piano, and so on - what is fundamental is my being a composer.

Morton Gould

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