Bamm and kowabonga ! Debussy is on my side when it comes to writing opera. His views are peculiarly similar to the outcome of BRÁÐ, my and Friðþjófur ´s design led chamber opera.
In 1890 he wrote:
"The ideal would be two associated dreams. No time, no place. No big scene [...] Music in opera is far too predominant. Too much singing and the musical settings are too cumbersome [...] My idea is of a short libretto with mobile scenes. No discussion or arguments between the characters whom I see at the mercy of life or destiny."
Apart from "no big scene" I have to say I agree with his thinking and reading it is very helpful for me to organize my thoughts regarding the genre.
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