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The pandemic hit us, obviously so severely financially, meant that we had to embrace ways of doing things that were maybe not quite as expensive. and i think that some of those ways in which we do things — for example, building sets that perhaps aren't quite so extravagant — i do believe that both digital and the live experience can exist hand—in—hand. it's been a joy to meet four of the most exciting names in opera. and it seems there's a strong belief that innovation is making opera stronger, more popular, and diverse. and you know what? as somebody who cares about its future, i hope...

Much opera is being streamed. the big problem i see is that, if we give to the audience everywhere in the world all the content that we have for the price of a cup of coffee, it devalues our work. and i think it's very important not to make it expensive, but to not go too far in a direction where we are not going to be able to come back. i think the way in which the pandemic hit us, obviously so severely financially, meant that we had to embrace ways of doing things that were maybe not quite as expensive. and i think that some of those ways in which we do things — for example, building sets ...