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Dr. Mackenzie decidedly disapproves of the manner in which composers in England are made to work—viz., to order.
"Such pressure," he says, emphatically, "is unproductive of the best work, and highly detrimental to one's general health and comfort."
For those reasons he objects to undertake commissions.
Tito Mattei.
Signor Tito Mattei composes most of his instrumental music at the piano, but songs are composed anywhere, wherever and whenever he feels so inspired.
One thing he considers absolutely indispensable to the success of a composer, viz., a thoroughly good musical education, without which no one, however gifted, can hope to make a name.
"As a whole," writes this composer, "the English people love music, but are not, strictly speaking, a musical nation, the reason being that they do not give sufficient time and care to the study."
The accompanying few bars of music are taken from his popular song "Beside Me."