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I think the composer and production staff of an opera have a real responsibility to use visual elements of all kinds to
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"I think the composer and production staff of an opera have a real responsibility to use visual elements of all kinds to make clear to the American audience, at any rate, exactly what is going on"

- John Eaton

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John Eaton is emphasizing the importance of utilizing visual components to make an opera efficiency available to an American audience. He believes that the author and production personnel have a duty to ensure that the audience understands what is happening in the performance. He suggests that this can be done through making use of visual components such as outfits, sets, and props. By using these elements, the audience can better understand the story and the characters. Eaton believes that this is particularly important for American audiences, as they might not be familiar with the cultural context of the opera. He believes that the composer and production personnel should make the effort to guarantee that the audience is able to comprehend the efficiency.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Eaton between June 18, 1790 and November 17, 1856. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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