Bill Conti in Seattle Times I think it should be singable, unlike the national anthem, which I love, and it should be reverent,Conti told The Seattle Times from his home in Los Angeles. "The word writer, as opposed to the music writer, should have a deeper...
William Bolcom in New York Times He had such a gift for writing words that were singable, and that gave character,Mr. Bolcom said. "He was more influential on a lot of other people than people have taken into account."
Nicholas McGegan in KUAR Handel obviously writes wonderful melodies - memorable, singable tunes,McGegan says. "He also writes incredibly grand music, grander than almost anybody else's. And in the operas and oratorios, he has a great insight into human emotions of...