Closest friends Quote by Terry Teachout
“I've always loved opera; it never occurred to me that I would write a proper libretto. One of my closest friends is a composer, Paul Moravec, and a few years ago, Paul and I were at lunch, and I said to him, "you really have to write an opera." So, he says very casually to me, "I'll do it if you write the libretto." Well, little did I know that the within a couple of years we would end up getting a commission from the Santa Fe Opera to write an opera together, "The Letter," which turned out to be the most successful commissioned opera in the history of the Santa Fe Opera.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Santa Fe Opera commission discussion, 2015
Collaboration can turn casual ideas into landmark achievements when partners trust each other's strengths.
In simple terms: Friends can create great works together.
Key Takeaway
Embrace joint projects with trusted peers.
Themes
collaboration
creativity
trust
Mood
proud
optimistic
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- opera production
- libretto writing
- commission proposals
- networking
Key Concepts
artistic partnership
commissioned works
Questions to Reflect On
- What strengths do you bring to a partnership?
- How can you nurture trust with collaborators?
A Different Perspective
Success may depend on timing and institutional support, not just talent.
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