It's not enough to hit the notes. There is no point in the singers just standing there and sounding wonderful if they're not connecting with the characters they are portraying.

With Cold Sassy Tree having its first production, I saw no necessity to do anything other than produce it with the correct setting.

The music of the most popular operas is so highly esteemed, it can stand endless revivals.

There were movies that always made me want to be a director. You see brilliant scenes and the way the emotions were handled. I thought, I'd really like to do that.

In my view, the operas of Carlisle Floyd will find a place in the permanent repertoire.

It's not enough to hit the notes. There is no point in the singers just standing there and sounding wonderful if they're not connecting with the characters they are portraying.

At HBO, they seem to be well-informed. They make what I think are really quite mature films.