@robjacksontop Perhaps I agree. perhaps I don't. Imagine if this opera had been written (say) in 1900. Then it (might) have been accepted. An opera's worth should be judged on the music and drama, not how it fits into contemporary views. As I say, I'm not so sure myself: I just look "back" and say "what if this were an opera composed in 1900? Thanks for your comment...
This opera should never have happened. Curious who orchestrated this mess? certainly not Menotti! What a waste of energy.
robjacksontop 2 weeks ago
@robjacksontop Perhaps I agree. perhaps I don't. Imagine if this opera had been written (say) in 1900. Then it (might) have been accepted. An opera's worth should be judged on the music and drama, not how it fits into contemporary views. As I say, I'm not so sure myself: I just look "back" and say "what if this were an opera composed in 1900? Thanks for your comment...
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