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



Biography
Author Profession: Politician
Nationality: American
Born: June 18, 1790
Died: November 17, 1856

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I really write for people.
John Eaton

We need to open up the future. We also need to keep everything valuable from the past.
John Eaton

We need to have as broad a range as possible, because life itself has that kind of range.
John Eaton

It's not important to me to found a school; it's not important to me to have disciples.
John Eaton

In other words, I think that if an audience listens to something as an experience of how in tune it is or something of that kind, that the whole point is somehow being missed, and the music has failed.
John Eaton

I think the composer and production staff of an opera have a real responsibility to use visual elements of all kinds to make clear to the American audience, at any rate, exactly what is going on.
John Eaton

However, yes, especially as one gets older, you know, you really hope that your music will become more generally available, even though some of the performances might be riddled with faults.
John Eaton

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Began, Drama, Greek, Intent, Know, Modern, Opera, Well
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Began, Drama, Greek, Intent, Know, Modern, Opera, Well
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