I am astonished and somewhat terrified at the results of th… - Arthur Sullivan

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I am astonished and somewhat terrified at the results of this evening's experiments – astonished at the wonderful power you have developed, and terrified at the thought that so much hideous and bad music may be put on record forever! … I think it is the most wonderful thing that I have ever experienced, and I congratulate you with all my heart on this wonderful discovery.

Arthur Sullivan

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Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (13 May 1842 – 22 November, 1900) was an English composer and conductor, best known as the composer of the Savoy operas, "The Lost Chord", and "Onward, Christian Soldiers".

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Birth Name: Arthur Seymour Sullivan

Alternative Names: Arthur S. Sullivan • Sir Arthur Sullivan • Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan MVO • Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan

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