Well, opera began with an intent to resuscitate Greek drama, that is, modern opera as we know it.
John EatonThe Scorpion? The Grasshopper? Which way will she go?
Phantom Phantasia: Poetry for the Phantom of the Opera PhanHas father from Heaven Sent the Angel to me?
Phantom Phantasia: Poetry for the Phantom of the Opera PhanNow Leroux, what think you Of this twist to the story?
Phantom Phantasia: Poetry for the Phantom of the Opera PhanYet, beauty cannot be forgotten, Eternal Wisdom can never die ...
Phantom Phantasia: Poetry for the Phantom of the Opera PhanIf on thoughts of death we are fed, Thus, a coffin, became my bed.
Phantom Phantasia: Poetry for the Phantom of the Opera PhanSoftly, deftly, music shall caress you. Hear it, feel it, Secretly possess you.
The Phantom of the Opera: Piano/VocalHave they known scorn like you Five cellars down?
Phantom Phantasia: Poetry for the Phantom of the Opera PhanI cannot breathe, or see, nor swim, My darkness is composed of him.
Wishing Stars: Space Opera FairytalesIf one has never known freedom, it is easy to be blind to the gridirons composing one's cell.
Wishing Stars: Space Opera Fairytales