Well, the very best operas are the ones written by the very best composers.
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I wish that every opera company in America had a VOX season. There is nothing more helpful in making the public aware of the richness and variety of operatic music being written today. The composers represent the entire country. In fact, I would go so far as to say that the VOX season is a National TreasureJohn Eaton
We need to have as broad a range as possible, because life itself has that kind of range.
John Eaton
I think a lot of composers get into trouble just making up a plot and expecting an audience to follow that.
John Eaton
Well, I can't agree with you more, and I really wish every piece of mine were recorded, and I wish I had spent more time trying to pursue that.
John Eaton
However, yes, especially as one gets older, you know, you really hope that your music will become more generally available, even though some of the performances might be riddled with faults.
John Eaton
Well, opera began with an intent to resuscitate Greek drama, that is, modern opera as we know it.
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