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There are two sighs of relief every night in the life of an opera manager. The first comes when the curtain goes up The second sigh of relief comes when the final curtain goes down without any disaster, and one realizes, gratefully, that the miracle has happened again.
Interpretation
What this quote means
An opera manager experiences relief at the start and end of a performance, appreciating the successful execution of an art form.
In this quote, Rudolf Bing captures the essence of an opera manager's emotional journey during a performance. The first sigh represents the anticipation and anxiety as the show begins, while the second sigh signifies relief and gratitude when the performance concludes without any problems, highlighting the unpredictable nature of live art and the joy found in its successful execution.
Themes
OperaPerformanceReliefArtManagement
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the challenges of theater production.
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