Maurice Sendak Quotes

One of the things I love about opera is that it's the combination of all the art forms, and certainly the world of fashion is a big deal in it.

I love music, especially classical like Verdi; it's a great way to relax.

I wanted to be a set designer when I was young.

My degree was in opera.

I am under no illusion that I will ever be the greatest opera composer in the world, with Wagner and Verdi and Strauss before me. I think my work could fit very nicely into musicals, though.

I've always gravitated towards opera, and the Royal Opera House is quite possibly the greatest opera house on earth.

I love hip-hop; I love Sleigh Bells. I also love classical music and musical theater.

Music - opera particularly - is a process which is endurable or successful only if it is achieved by people who love to collaborate.

I love listening to classical music.

My family were symphonic musicians and in the opera. Also, it was my era, the love of radio. We used to listen to the radio at night, close our eyes and see movies far more beautiful than you can photograph.

Classical music has been based on works people love and come back to for aural comfort.

I kind of got lost down a road of TV and film, so it's great to come back to theatre.

I paid my dues at drama school and worked backstage in every Theatre in London.

'Rigoletto' has long been one of my favorite operas, and it was on my short list way back when I first talked to Peter Gelb. I started thinking about what I could bring to this masterpiece, which has been seen all over the world for so many years.

I love all of the arts. I love motion pictures. I love stage. I love theater.

I don't regard myself as a great classical or jazz pianist. I like country music, but I'm not a great player. I just like music. Drums 'n' bass is pretty exciting and I'd love to explore it.

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

The music of the most popular operas is so highly esteemed, it can stand endless revivals.

Dancing and music were my first love. I was happiest at being a chorus boy.

'Prima Donna' is my kind of love song to opera but it's not the full experience.

I've just been learning how to direct my own videos, choreography, doing costumes... every creative opportunity there is with my music I've taken.

I love working in the theater.

I became a set designer for opera.

In opera, everyone's watching from a fixed viewpoint, and that really challenges you. Lighting, the sets, stage groupings, the music-but doesn't relate too much to film.

I enjoy all forms of music - pop, classical and opera.