Carlisle Floyd quotes - page 2

America tends to worship the modest talent because it doesn't put us in an uncomfortable position vis-a-vis the artist. (Carlisle Floyd)
You can't possibly predict what will last or not. But once you attempt to write for the ages, you're doomed. View quote
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I was trying to do something that seemed very natural and easy but which bridged that gulf between the singing voice and the speaking voice. View quote
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We don't have access to a national forum that we had in those days, through the news magazines which were the television news of the time. It's very disturbing to me that we've sort of been pushed to the corners. View quote
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I was interested in what was really going on in Salem at that time, and I resolved to investigate this seemingly unorthodox treatment of the people and the period. View quote
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There's the Bacon society, which is fostered by his fourth wife Helen Bacon, but I don't know what kind of performances his music gets. He wrote symphonic music and some chorale music. View quote
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Opera is given so little attention in the national press. View quote
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Carlisle Floyd

Carlisle Floyd - Image
Occupation: American Composer
Born: June 11, 1926
Died: September 30, 2021
Quotes count: 32

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