"I've always believed that the American composer has to address himself to a wider audience, both in subject and style."
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About Carlisle Floyd
Carlisle Floyd was an American composer known for his contributions to the field of opera. Born in 1926 in South Carolina, Floyd studied music at various institutions before becoming a professor of composition at Florida State University. He gained international recognition for his operas which often draw inspiration from American literature and history. Floyd's works have been performed at major opera houses worldwide and he is considered one of the most significant opera composers of the 20th century.
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