#composer

Having considered Handel's tumultuous opera career and his first term at Covent Garden in the 1730s, perhaps we may dare to suggest he was one of the foremost pioneers in establishing autonomy within the traditional system of music patronage, notwithstanding his efforts to become an independent impressario often proved disappointing. ↗

— E.A. Bucchianeri

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Many contemporary composers have been building walls of sounds following their own clever devices. But then, who lives inside those rooms? ↗

— Toru Takemitsu

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The only reason I am successful is because I have stayed true to myself. ↗

— Lindsey Stirling

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To make a film, the final big collaborator that you have is the composer. ↗

— Paul Thomas Anderson

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It is my hope that during my brief passage through this universe, that I may share with you the joy of hearing the music of the stars... knowing that the composer was from a distant place and the songs were written eons ago, which now fall gently on this place for all to hear. ↗

— Richard H. Baker

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I was meant to be a composer and will be I'm sure. Don't ask me to try to forget this unpleasant thing and go play football - please. ↗

— Samuel Barber

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I've had those people very interested in my writing. Since I think of myself as a composer, I feel really good. I've had lots of guys call me up. I've gotten two or three commissions to write things. I've written lots of movie scores. ↗

— Ornette Coleman

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Gifted women musicians and composers rarely received their due. ↗

— James Cook

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Well, the very best operas are the ones written by the very best composers. ↗

— John Eaton

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I am but an architectural composer. ↗

— Alexander Jackson Davis

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