Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood.
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Nationality: American Type: Theologian Born: 1809 Death: 1894 |
The performances of my works in the last 10 years are probably equal to all the previous years put together. There are so many venues now and there is a completely new public for opera that's grown up outside of the traditional core opera public.
I am an artisan. I only became an artist when people watch what I do. That is when it becomes art.