Edward German Quotes

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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

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

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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