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. Bruce Beresford artattendanceform Change image and share on social
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. Bruce Beresford challengefilmfix Change image and share on social
For a director, the most challenging scenes are the dialogue scenes. Bruce Beresford challengedialoguedirector Change image and share on social
Directing an opera is similar to directing a play. The singing must not get in the way of the drama. Bruce Beresford directdramaopus Change image and share on social
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. Bruce Beresford antiquateartattract share on social
I didn't get upset because I wasn't nominated, but I was a little surprised. Bruce Beresford nominatesurpriseupset Change image and share on social
When we were trying to get the money for Driving Miss Daisy, everyone kept saying no one could direct it well enough to entertain an audience for 100 minutes essentially watching three people chatting in the kitchen. Bruce Beresford audiencechatdaisy share on social
It's not enough to hit the notes. There is no point in the singers just standing there and sounding wonderful if they're not connecting with the characters they are portraying. Bruce Beresford characterconnecthit Change image and share on social
In my view, the operas of Carlisle Floyd will find a place in the permanent repertoire. Bruce Beresford carlislefindfloyd Change image and share on social
When I was 24 I went to Nigeria and it was such a culture shock, growing up in Australia and suddenly being the only white man in this unit full of black men. Bruce Beresford australiablackculture Change image and share on social
