Edward Ficklin

composer and librettist in new york city

 

Antinous and Hadrian

Rome wasn't built in a day

When embarking on something large, we're often given that sage, if cliche, advice. Having recently laid down on paper, finally, the first few lines a new libretto destined to be a grand opera, I find that I need to remind myself of this. Indeed, large endeavors always require a large perspective.