What are some grand opera monstrosities (in the best possible way) | The Beautiful Excess

You ask for the "Monstrosities"—the works so big, so loud, so excessive that they defy logic. You want the blockbusters of the 19th century.

You want Meyerbeer’s L’Africaine (ships sinking on stage!), Berlioz’s Les Troyens (giant wooden horses!), or Schoenberg’s Gurrelieder (requires a choir of hundreds). These works remind us that Art was once the CGI of its day. They are "monstrous" because they demand everything—every instrument, every dollar, every emotion.

The Sovereign Solution:

1. Scale Up: In your own mind, stop playing small. What would your "Monstrosity" look like?

2. Celebrate Excess: Minimalism is a trend; Maximalism is a mood. Sometimes, more is more.

3. Create Your Own World: These composers didn't just write songs; they built universes. Use tools to build your efficiently!