'Critics can sometimes be important, particularly if they are fair-minded and constructive, and know the music as a musician would. But how many musician-critics are there? In England there are some who simply like to write well. They put the art of writing first. That's misleading for the public, and it's terrible for the artist. One wants to defend oneself, yet can't. There's something wrong about never being able to answer back or meet a critic and discuss your playing with him – don't you think?
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