Klarinet Archive - Posting 000206.txt from 1998/10

From: MorgyJr@-----.com
Subj: Re: RE: [kl] Re: Wagner
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 1998 10:57:14 -0400

In a message dated 10/1/98 8:29:19 PM, gpsc@-----.com writes:

<<Other writers to the list have compared Beethoven to Wagner. I cannot see

the parallel.>>

Not to really beat a dead horse on this subject, but I agree. I recall that
Fidelio, (I think if memory serves me right, or is it Egmont?) was originally
dedicated to Napoleon. Nappy did some horrible thing, (again, i don't
remember what it was) and Beethoven tok his inscription right off the
manuscript. Beethoven doesn't appear to have been without moral conscience.

I also recall Tchaikovsky having some skeletons in his closet. Unfortunately
don't we all. It's sad when we find out horrible things about people we once
admire. Like Dan, there are parts of Wagner's music that are amazing. It
breaks my heart that he was overtly such a bigot.

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