Mstislav Rostropovich Quotes

Explain to me, please, why in our literature and art so often people absolutely incompetent in this field have the final word.

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• Explain to me, please, why in our literature and art so often people absolutely incompetent in this field have the final word.

  

  Mstislav Rostropovich
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