“the speed and energy of a demon, not an angel or superman as one would ardently hope for.”

—  Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar

His opinion on Arturo Toscanini’s recordings which indicated his “understanding of music—individualistically interpretive, personal and profound—allowed him to see beyond known and accepted horizons. Quoted in "Medtner, Music & a Maharaja".

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