Menotti Opera Quotes & Sayings

The digital revolution has deepened the crisis within representative democracy. But as it forces its demise, it might also dictate its future. Traditional representative democracy within nations is no longer enough. People want more participation and collaboration with their government. — Eduardo Paes

Ahem," Drustan said after a long time. "Do you know you just married me, lass?" "What?" Gwen shouted. "Would you please let your husband out of the garderobe?" Gwen was stunned. She'd married him with those words? — Karen Marie Moning

For certain people, misfortune is a beacon that lights up the dark and baser sides of social life. — Honore De Balzac

Any subject is good for opera if the composer feels it so intently he must sing it out. — Gian Carlo Menotti

You have 'listeners' ears' when you're just starting out, and your 'listeners' ears' tell you what will work. You lose those ears later, when you break songs down into production elements too much. — Gene Pitney

Condemnation feels good and it is now a staple of religion, politics, and the media (both left and right), but it changes nothing. Compassion, on the other hand, changes everything. (p. 121) — Robin R. Meyers

I'm not a true vegan. I dabble in sustainable fish and dawdle in the consumption of eggs. Steak doesn't speak to me, and tempeh is so-so. I'll savor a solitary apricot that's been kissed by
my baby. — Anthony Kiedis

I guess I am running the risk of becoming the Hans Christian Andersen of opera. — Gian Carlo Menotti

It was my contention that opera can not only pay for itself if it is well given, but it can also command a much wider audience if given like a play with lots of rehearsals and wonderful singers that fit the role. — Gian Carlo Menotti

Now, all of a sudden, every college and every university has an opera theater. Every little city has its little group. — Gian Carlo Menotti