A love of classical music is only partially a natural response to hearing the works performed, it also must come about by a decision to listen carefully, to pay close attention, a decision inevitably motivated by the cultural and social prestige of the art. — Charles Rosen

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Mini who’s who:

Charles Rosen : American Musician
Born:  May 5, 1927