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Andrew Jazprose Hill's avatar

Lots of interesting information here I didn’t know about. I’m also a big fan of classical music but missed seeing the film. Thanks to your essay, I now intend to watch it.

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Somiah Nettles's avatar

Thank you for reading! I’m so glad you learned something new!

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Sarah Lee's avatar

So fascinating! I didn't know about him, so I definitely learned a lot of new things. I'll have to hunt down that movie now!

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Somiah Nettles's avatar

Thank you for reading! Check back in once you’ve watched the movie!

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Thèrése Namwezi's avatar

I love love his story!!!

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Somiah Nettles's avatar

Me too! Thank you for reading :))

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Chanel Natividad's avatar

I just know that he was one of the most intelligent and talented man in his life time! Thank u for sharing a new composer with us! Like always, very knowledgeable stuff!!

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Somiah Nettles's avatar

Thank you so much, po ate!

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Weston Parker's avatar

Well, he sounds like a truly multi talented man. Similar to Paul Robeson in prodigious talent.

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Somiah Nettles's avatar

Yes, he certainly was!

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