Robert Lepage Quotes

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

My worry is that opera will become an historic art form as opposed to a living, breathing thing.

The number of opera houses around the world and the high attendance rates show that opera an art form that is more popular than ever.

I don't find much influence in opera. It was such a different part of me.

I enjoy listening to opera at home, occasionally, but I would much rather see it than just listen to it.

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.

My real passion is for opera. It was born and developed by listening to records, and my dream as a child was to record entire operas when I grew up, and this dream came true.

I have no desire to become a crossover artiste, singing with microphones. I believe in opera; that it is something that young people would love if they had a chance to hear it.

The most widely criticised singers in the history of opera, Maria Callas and Franco Corelli, happen also to be the best singers. I am honoured for being part of their group.

Opera is given so little attention in the national press.

I started performing opera when I was 10 years old. I didn't perform as Zola Jesus until I was probably 18.

In my view, the operas of Carlisle Floyd will find a place in the permanent repertoire.

Americans, they have an incredible operatic tradition: the Metropolitan Opera House is - if not the most prestigious - one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world for over 100 years.

My parents were both opera singers, and they also were both heavily into religious and church music.

To play opera, to play Wagner, it's a great joy.

An opera begins long before the curtain goes up and ends long after it has come down. It starts in my imagination, it becomes my life, and it stays part of my life long after I've left the opera house.

It is essential to do everything possible to attract young people to opera so they can see that it is not some antiquated art form but a repository of the most glorious music and drama that man has created.

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

People are wrong when they say opera is not what it used to be. It is what it used to be. That is what's wrong with it.

I'd hate this to get out but I really like opera.

Music and opera are a big part of my life.

My parents were opera singers and voice teachers, so growing up, I admired musicians and dancers.

To tell you the truth, I never listen to opera at home.

I have always loved music and singing, and I am open to listen to any type of music. Regardless of my mood, my heart is always set racing when I listen to opera. When I decide which music I want to hear, my choice is almost invariably an opera recording.

This season, over eight productions, I am presenting four young tenors.