Gian Carlo Menotti Opera Quotations

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

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.

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