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What is the best possible way for someone to be introduced to your music?

By NewMusicBox Staff on December 1, 2000No Comment
Miguel Del Aguila
“The best way to introduce my music to listeners is ideally in a concert hall, well rehearsed, well performed and to a discriminating audience..”
Benjamin Lees
“…I suppose the best way of becoming acquainted is to have a score at hand while following the recorded piece…”
Augusta Read Thomas
“The best possible way for someone to be introduced to any music is to follow a work from start to finish…”
George Walker
“…The concert hall experience is one that I heartily support because of its unique ambience…”

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