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Right from the 17th century, composers who have taken up music as their means of livelihood went through a hard time financially. They were paid only for commissioned works and public performances. And, when their music became famous, orchestras in other cities and countries would pay a small amount to copy the music.
- Ilaiyaraaja
I always loved the motion picture scores and the great film composers like Elmer Bernstein.
- Frank Sinatra Jr.
Two pieces of advice for young composers: Go away during technical rehearsals. And do not have a back operation.
- Andrew Lloyd Webber