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Claude Debussy

"In opera, there is always too much singing."

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"In opera, there is always too much singing."

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"The opera tells the story with all the built-in contradictions and from many different angles."

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"Many years ago I was in another soap opera called The Newcomers which was on twice a week for three years. I really don't think I could do another stint like that again."

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"Well, the very best operas are the ones written by the very best composers."

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"Well, opera began with an intent to resuscitate Greek drama, that is, modern opera as we know it."

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"If you have to be in a soap opera try not to get the worst role."

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"Directing an opera is similar to directing a play. The singing must not get in the way of the drama."

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"I'd really been interested in opera when I was about 16, and I really like staging them."

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