Edward German Quotes

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I should like to shake Eric Coates but I won't. When I meet him he says, "I just love every note you have written." and I believe he does—but—as you say—well!

Edward German

I am one of those men who never enter into controversies but I shall certainly speak my views to anybody whom I may meet on the subject.

Edward German

If you can't do anything as good as or even better than what you have already done, then don't do it.

Edward German

Edward German

Edward German

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Born: February 17, 1862

Died: November 11, 1936 (aged 74)

Bio: Sir Edward German was an English musician and composer of Welsh descent, best remembered for his extensive output of incidental music for the stage and as a successor to Arthur Sullivan in the field of English comic opera.

Known for:

Just So Songs (1903)
Song Without Words, for Clarinet & Piano
Song Without Words
Pastorale and bourrée: for oboe and piano

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