John Eaton Quotes

But nevertheless, it’s music ultimately that matters in opera, and opera is a piece of music reaching out as a vision in sound reaching out to the world.

However, yes, especially as one gets older, you know, you really hope that your music will become more generally available, even though some of the performances might be riddled with faults.

I really write for people.

I think a lot of composers get into trouble just making up a plot and expecting an audience to follow that.

I think I was first to do live performances on a modern electronic sound synthesizer.

I think one of the greatest enemies in the use of technology, however, is the idea that if you use the technology you have to throw other things out of the window.