Any subject is good for opera if the composer feels it so intently he must sing it out.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that any topic or story can be turned into an opera if the composer feels so strongly about it that they have to express it through singing. The composer doesn't need to stick to traditional opera topics - they can choose any subject that inspires them, as long as they are truly passionate about it.
About Gian Carlo Menotti
Gian Carlo Menotti was an acclaimed Italian-American composer and librettist known for his 25 operas, including the classic Christmas opera ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’. He founded prestigious music festivals in Spoleto, Italy, and the United States, and his works earned him two Pulitzer Prizes.
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