Chorus Quote by Philip Glass
![“Satyagraha is an opera which I wrote for the Netherlands Opera, so it uses an orchestra of around fifty, a chorus of forty, and there are about seven soloists. The opera ... Satyagraha means truthful, so it was a name [Mahatma] Gandhi used to describe his civil disobedience movement.” quote by Philip Glass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da7/philip-glass-14533_chorus_satyagraha-is-an-opera-which-i-wrote-for_2434194.jpg)
“Satyagraha is an opera which I wrote for the Netherlands Opera, so it uses an orchestra of around fifty, a chorus of forty, and there are about seven soloists. The opera ... Satyagraha means truthful, so it was a name [Mahatma] Gandhi used to describe his civil disobedience movement.”
About This Quote
Source Program Notes: Satyagraha, Netherlands Opera, 2007
The opera Satyagraha, inspired by Gandhi’s principle of truthful non‑violent resistance, uses a large orchestra and chorus to convey its themes.
In simple terms: Opera about Gandhi’s non‑violent resistance.
Key Takeaway
Explore truth and non‑violence through music.
Themes
politics
non‑violence
truth
opera
history
Mood
solemn
inspirational
Type
educational
artistic
When to use this quote
- theatre performances
- educational programs
- activist gatherings
- cultural studies
Key Concepts
civil disobedience
musical narrative
cultural heritage
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music convey protest?
- What modern movements echo Satyagraha?
A Different Perspective
Opera may not reach all audiences.
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