To me, the appeal of opera lies in the fact that a myriad of singers and instruments, each possessed of different qualities of voice and sound, against the backdrop of a grand stage and beautiful costumes, come together in one complete and impressive drama.
Junichiro KoizumiAbout author
- Author's profession: Statesman
- Nationality: japanese
- Born: January 8, 1942
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