Music Quote by W. H. Auden
“No good opera plot can be sensible, for people do not sing when they are feeling sensible.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Uncertain Joy, W. H. Auden, 1936
Opera thrives on heightened emotion, not rational sense; sensibility and drama are inherently discordant.
In simple terms: Opera favors feeling over logic.
Key Takeaway
Embrace emotion over strict reason in art.
Themes
artistic expression
emotion
irrationality
Mood
dramatic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theatre performance
- songwriting
- dance
- visual arts
Key Concepts
opera
dramatic tension
creative freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How does emotion drive your creative process?
- When does rationality enhance art?
A Different Perspective
Pure logic can stifle artistic vitality.
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