#classica

Seriously though, my father was the first African American to sign a contract with the Metropolitan Opera so I grew up with classical music and jazz in the home all the time. ↗

— Bobby McFerrin

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My family were all into classical music, and I found that very intimidating. ↗

— Elizabeth McGovern

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I think it's very important to maintain the classical Christian distinction between the Creator and creation. ↗

— John Polkinghorne

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I read and write classical piano and percussion, also guitar. ↗

— Suzi Quatro

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You go to a pop concert or a classical concert but there's nothing in between. ↗

— Andre Rieu

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I think there are people who use classical music to say, 'I am better than you, because I know all the rules and you don't.' You're not allowed to have fun or entertain. ↗

— Andre Rieu

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The classical music world is so snobbish. ↗

— Andre Rieu

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When I began competing with the other artists in New York, I discovered classical North Indian music. ↗

— Henry Flynt

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I grew up mostly with classical, big band, and a lot of Irish music - I really didn't start listening to rock and roll until I was maybe sixteen. ↗

— Moira Kelly

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What is classical music if not the epitome of sensuality, passion, and understated erotica that popular music, even with all of its energy and life, cannot even begin to touch? ↗

— Lara St. John

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