Well, opera began with an intent to resuscitate Greek drama, that is, modern opera as we know it.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: June 18, 1790 Death: November 17, 1856 |
“The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which we refuse to be divorced. Every other wound we seek to heal - every other affliction to forget: but this wound we consider it a duty to keep open - this affliction we cherish and brood over in solitude.”