Any subject is good for opera if the composer feels it so intently he must sing it out. -Gian Carlo Menotti —–
Archive of entries posted on 1st February 2007
Menotti
It has been reported that Gian Carlo Menotti died today. He was 95. —–
No Banda … Rats!
I had an Opera San José rehearsal today for La Traviata. I was relieved that I wasn’t asked to play the banda part; it’s really grueling to add that to the book, and I really can use the break. It’s terribly disappointed that those who are playing are playing from the pit, and I feel [...]