As the director of an opera, it is my responsibility to unify the style of the particular performance, but one can certainly approach the piece from different points of view. That's what makes it interesting and keeps it alive.
“The regular hours necessary to be observed by those who follow country business, are perhaps of more consequence than any of the other articles, however important those may be.”
“The fact that we write about it doesn't mean we play better than ordinary players at all.”