Klarinet Archive - Posting 000263.txt from 2005/05

From: Joseph Wakeling <joseph.wakeling@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Wagner again
Date: Sun, 15 May 2005 13:54:14 -0400

dnleeson wrote:

> If one has to be told the details of the explicit sexuality in any
> particular composition, it can't possibly be referred to as being
> explicitly sexual. The Bolero is another work that is often said to be
> explicitly sexual.

Well, I haven't heard Tristan and Isolde; my friend had, and he was
telling me his interpretation of the music as part of his general
enthusiasm for Wagner's dramatic musicality. I don't think anyone had
told *him* this interpretation; it came to him naturally from listening.

Perhaps he's spoiled my opportunity to hear the work with open ears, but
I still liked his story. :-)

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