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# Edward Rothstein

(1952)   Musicologist

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Edward Rothstein is a musicologist.

## Quick Facts About Edward Rothstein

Born October 16, 1952

Profession Musicologist

## About Edward Rothstein

American musicologist... \| Edward Benjamin Rothstein is an American cultural critic. Rothstein wrote music criticism early in his career, but is best known for his critical analysis of museums and museum exhibitions.

##  Quotes by Edward Rothstein

> [“It may be that the best we can hope for when it comes to utopias is that they be held at arm's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edward-rothstein/it-may-be-that-the-best-we-can-hope-for-when-it-comes-to-utopias-is/)

Edward Rothstein

[Dystopia](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dystopia/)

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> [“Musical myths speak with authority about our society, its fragility, its strengths, its desires, and its limits. Music becomes a wise version…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edward-rothstein/musical-myths-speak-with-authority-about-our-society-its-fragility/)

Edward Rothstein

[Music](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/music/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ef/edward-rothstein-95186_music_musical-myths-speak-with-authority-about_2670502.jpg)

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