I think the composer and production staff of an opera have a real responsibility to use visual elements of all kinds to make clear to the American audience, at any rate, exactly what is going on.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: June 18, 1790 Death: November 17, 1856 |
The idea of seeing everybody clad the same is not really my cup of tea.
I must be careful not to get trapped in the past. That's why I tend to forget my songs.

