Art Quote by George Brandis

It seems to me opera is just as relevant as an expressive art as anything else.

— Carlisle Floyd

One of the things I love about opera is that it's the combination of all the art forms, and certainly the world of fashion…

— Joyce DiDonato

As the director of an opera, it is my responsibility to unify the style of the particular performance, but one can certainly approach the…

— Sarah Caldwell

Opera should be a place for art forms to meet. I've worked a lot with Peter Gabriel; his music isn't operatic, but he creates…

— Robert Lepage

Now the big question is if you are going to go to all the trouble of setting an opera and making all that music…

— William Bolcom

My whole thing is about blending styles.

— Everlast

It is essential to do everything possible to attract young people to opera so they can see that it is not some antiquated art…

— Bruce Beresford

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

— Renee Fleming

It's important that we have the traditional operas and the repertory, but we should also have something new.

— Robert Wilson

Opera is one of the most important art forms. It should be listened to and appreciated by everyone.

— Luciano Pavarotti

Opera is the most complete art form. It includes drama, acting, technology (lighting), art (the sets), dance, and the epitome of the human voices.…

— Karen DeCrow

Opera is an exclusive art form, so it cannot be that popular. I just do what I love to do.

— Anna Netrebko