It seems to me opera is just as relevant as an expressive art as anything else. Carlisle Floyd artexpressiveopus Change image and share on social
We think the Puritans always dressed in black and white, which they didn't. They loved very bright colors. And there were other differences in perceptions that gave one a very different view of them. Carlisle Floyd blackbrightcolor Change image and share on social
When I've seen my operas in Europe, they have always struck me as more American than when I hear them here. I can't tell you what that phenomenon is. Carlisle Floyd americaneuropehave Change image and share on social
Opera is given so little attention in the national press. Carlisle Floyd attentionnationalopus Change image and share on social
I find it enormously valuable to be sure that that the pacing is what I think it is and that the scenes have the shape I think they have musically and dramatically. Carlisle Floyd dramaticallyenormouslyfind Change image and share on social
Our most intimate contact with civilizations long since dust has been through the art which has survived them. Carlisle Floyd artcivilizationcontact Change image and share on social
What is American music? The most satisfying answer I've come across is that it was a kind of natural comfort with the vernacular which is diverse and regional; it's not one particular set of sounds. Carlisle Floyd americananswercomfort Change image and share on social
The artist is something of an outsider in America. I have always felt that America does not value its artists, certainly not in the sense that the Europeans do. Carlisle Floyd americaartisteuropean Change image and share on social
America tends to worship the modest talent because it doesn't put us in an uncomfortable position vis-a-vis the artist. Carlisle Floyd americaartistmodest Change image and share on social
It's amazing how fast generations lose sight of other generations. One of the first things the young composers who come to work with me say is that they want to write music people will like, instead of gaining their credentials by being rejected by the audience. Carlisle Floyd amazeaudiencecomposer share on social
