A lot of performers don't want to leave the circuit, the European opera house circuit, partly because most singers don't sing many concerts, or at least not while they are in their prime.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Concert-going has become much less the thing to do, while people are still going to opera. This might be a harsh judgment, but it could easily happen that orchestras could slowly atrophy.
People think top singers are overpaid, but opera houses have a top fee, which is a good thing. Of course concerts are different- everyone wants to make as much money as possible.
Most performers don't get a chance to sing in Los Angeles.
Lots of opera singers are just boring.
Very few opera singers in history have been able to cross into popular music.
I don't believe you should stay onstage until people are begging you to get off. I like the idea of leaving them wanting a bit more.
Even Catholic parishes today are not wanting for talent. But no serious singer or organist will get anywhere near the typical music program, at least if he wants to retain his self-respect.
A lot of concerts leave you wanting for something good to eat or drink while you're there.
The very beautiful and very touching thing about opera singers is they are very willing to do whatever you want. Unlike actors, who constantly want to know why they're doing something, opera singers will sort of follow you into the fires of hell.
In opera, there is always too much singing.