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Pierre Schaeffer Quotes

People who share the same language, French or Chinese or whatever, have the same vocal cords and emit sounds which are basically the same, as they come from the same throats and lungs.

Pierre Schaeffer

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: composer
Nationality: french
Birth: August 14, 1910 - August 19, 1995

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