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My idea was to go to Vienna to study conducting and perhaps play in an orchestra first, so I thought before I got to Vie
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"My idea was to go to Vienna to study conducting and perhaps play in an orchestra first, so I thought before I got to Vienna I could do with a little training in Paris"

- Harry Mathews

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Harry Mathews was a musician who wanted to pursue a profession in carrying out and playing in an orchestra. He had the idea to go to Vienna to study carrying out and play in an orchestra, however he believed he might gain from some training in Paris before he got here in Vienna. This quote shows that Harry Mathews was a thoughtful and enthusiastic musician who wished to make certain he was well-prepared for his career in Vienna. He was willing to take the additional step of getting some training in Paris prior to he got here in Vienna, which shows his dedication to his craft. Harry Mathews was an identified artist who wanted to make sure he was as prepared as possible for his profession in Vienna.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Harry Mathews somewhere between February 14, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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