Without Puccini, there is no opera; without opera, the world is an even drearier place than the evening news would have us think.

William Berger
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People are often quick to dismiss the entire idea of opera. However, opera is one of the most important things our world has to offer. Without Puccini’s music, there would be no movie “La Boheme,” no Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons,” and no Mozart. The world would be an even drearier place than the evening news would have us think.

Source: Puccini Without Excuses

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