America tends to worship the modest talent because it doesn't put us in an uncomfortable position vis-a-vis the artist. Carlisle Floyd americaartistmodest Change image and share on social
The artist is something of an outsider in America. I have always felt that America does not value its artists, certainly not in the sense that the Europeans do. Carlisle Floyd americaartisteuropean Change image and share on social
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. Carlisle Floyd interestinvestigatepeople Change image and share on social
Our most intimate contact with civilizations long since dust has been through the art which has survived them. Carlisle Floyd artcivilizationcontact Change image and share on social
It's amazing how fast generations lose sight of other generations. One of the first things the young composers who come to work with me say is that they want to write music people will like, instead of gaining their credentials by being rejected by the audience. Carlisle Floyd amazeaudiencecomposer share on social
I had all the normal interests - I played basketball and I headed the school paper. But I also developed very early a great love for music and literature and the theater. Carlisle Floyd basketballdevelopearly Change image and share on social
Opera is given so little attention in the national press. Carlisle Floyd attentionnationalopus Change image and share on social
Most of the important composers in our country are clustered in the Northeast. Carlisle Floyd clustercomposercountry Change image and share on social
You can't possibly predict what will last or not. But once you attempt to write for the ages, you're doomed. Carlisle Floyd ageattemptdoom Change image and share on social
It seems to me opera is just as relevant as an expressive art as anything else. Carlisle Floyd artexpressiveopus Change image and share on social