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Harrison Birtwistle

The theatre only knows what it's doing next week, not like the opera, where they say: What are we going to do in five years' time? A completely different attitude.

Harrison Birtwistle

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The theatre focuses on short-term planning and immediate actions, dealing with what happens in the near future. In contrast, the opera takes a long-term perspective, carefully considering and deciding on productions years ahead, showing a more strategic approach.

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