Her singing reminds me of a cart coming downhill with the brake on.
Music first and last should sound well, should allure and enchant the ear. Never mind the inner significance.
Magical music never leaves the memory.
Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.
The function of music is to release us from the tyranny of conscious thought.
If an opera cannot be played by an organ grinder, it's not going to achieve immortality.