To me, there is nothing like the excitement and unique experience of a live orchestra playing. – Carmine Coppola
I have written symphonic poems and chamber music. It is my way of personal expression. – Carmine Coppola
My main object is to write, to keep learning. I always try to perfect my composition. But I do like writing film and opera music. I believe that it fulfills the needs of particular situations. – Carmine Coppola
When you conduct opera, you control the stage. But with a film, the film controls you. – Carmine Coppola