Art Quote by Franz Grillparzer

“A flutist who is moved to tears by his own performance will soon make the listeners laugh because of the sounds that he produces.” quote by Franz Grillparzer — Download Open image

“A flutist who is moved to tears by his own performance will soon make the listeners laugh because of the sounds that he produces.”

Franz Grillparzer

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