Antonio Pappano
On opera in Britain
Opera is a part of the cultural identity of this country as much as pop music is!
– Antonio Pappano, Interview with Mark Pullinger, Bachtrack, 4 June 2024
Themes: audience, culture, opera | Art form: Opera
More quotes by Antonio Pappano
- What I do not like is when this is all about one singer.
- These pieces talk about an ardour, a passion and perseverance against terrifying obstacles, which is a life lesson as far as I'm concerned.
- The conductor is a guide or a driver through his gesture, face and eyes.
- You have to keep surprising your audiences and your musicians, and that keeps everything very fresh and exciting.
- Ultimately, we're in showbiz.