I have a heart problem, so I have to simplify my life and be content with memories and friends and music. Gian Carlo Menotti contentfriendheart Change image and share on social
My advice to composers is, 'Try to reach 90, and everyone will love you.' Gian Carlo Menotti advicecomposerlove Change image and share on social
There are three reasons why I live in Scotland. First, I like silence, and you have to be a millionaire to buy silence in Italy. Second, I like cold weather. Third, in Italy I have too many relatives and know too many people, so I never get a quiet time. Gian Carlo Menotti buycolditaly share on social
I should have worked harder in my life. I suffer from a guilt complex. Gian Carlo Menotti complexguilthard Change image and share on social
It takes a Bobby White to make a tired 90-year-old composer write a song about love. Gian Carlo Menotti bobbycomposerlove Change image and share on social
One lived in the impression that nobody could ever compete with the 'Nutcracker' or 'A Christmas Carol.' Gian Carlo Menotti carolchristmascompete Change image and share on social
At the premieres, I always watch the audience. If a child asks to go to the bathroom, I know I've failed. Gian Carlo Menotti askaudiencebathroom Change image and share on social
Now, all of a sudden, every college and every university has an opera theater. Every little city has its little group. Gian Carlo Menotti citycollegegroup Change image and share on social
It was my contention that opera can not only pay for itself if it is well given, but it can also command a much wider audience if given like a play with lots of rehearsals and wonderful singers that fit the role. Gian Carlo Menotti audiencecommandcontention share on social
Art is the unceasing effort to compete with the beauty of flowers - and never succeeding. Gian Carlo Menotti artbeautycompete Change image and share on social
