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
Writing beautiful melodies is not fashionable because it is very difficult to do. Gian Carlo Menotti beautifuldifficultfashionable Change image and share on social
I can sit on a chair with a score and give myself a wonderful performance. Gian Carlo Menotti chairgiveperformance Change image and share on social
Melody is a form of remembrance. It must have a quality of inevitability in our ears. Gian Carlo Menotti earforminevitability Change image and share on social
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
People ask me whether I'm religious. Well, in a certain way, I am. Gian Carlo Menotti peoplereligious Change image and share on social
The creation of Spoleto was a social experiment. Because I've always suffered guilt from being a Catholic, when I was in my fifties I felt a need of being needed. Gian Carlo Menotti catholiccreationexperiment Change image and share on social
I rebelled against the idea of the artist being what I call the 'after-dinner mint' of society. I didn't want them to be just the entertainers, but rather part of the community - the bread, not only the dessert. Gian Carlo Menotti artistbreadcall 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