Mendelssohn vs. Wagner

[Josquin des Prez]

Perhaps those who find Wagner to be too heavy and soporific may want to try some of his earlier operas. I'd start with Sawallisch's recording of Die Feen, which is an interesting mix between Beethoven and Weber and is full of traditional harmonies and melodies, which should make it easy listening. To be frank, i was surprised just how good the music is since this is considered to be juvenillia by most.

[Cato]

Have you seen Karajan conduct?  Eyes closed... we were supposed to believe it's a sign of intensity and passion, but I think he's just catching a few Z's.

We might have a whole new market here: Wagnerian Sleep Aerobics!

I can see the 30-minute infomercial now, with Morgan Fairchild as our host!    "Raise your arms," she purrs, "close your eyes, wiggle that baton, and let's begin the Ride of the Valkyries!!!"  

Sleep might not necessarily be involved until later!   0:)

[Franco]

Perhaps those who find Wagner to be too heavy and soporific may want to try some of his earlier operas. I'd start with Sawallisch's recording of Die Feen, which is an interesting mix between Beethoven and Weber and is full of traditional harmonies and melodies, which should make it easy listening. To be frank, i was surprised just how good the music is since this is considered to be juvenillia by most.

For me, it would make more sense to listen to Weber or Beethoven sounding like themselves rather than Wagner not sounding like Wagner.

I feel no compulsion to include RW in my listening.  I used to, but, thankfully, not any longer.

[Josquin des Prez]

For me, it would make more sense to listen to Weber or Beethoven sounding like themselves rather than Wagner not sounding like Wagner.

Influence isn't the same thing as imitation.

I feel no compulsion to include RW in my listening.  I used to, but, thankfully, not any longer.

Cool story bro.

[marvinbrown]

A marathon run through the Ring has been known to kill small animals and put larger creatures like humans into a coma state.

 No I am not sure what that "thing"   in your avatar has been listening to but I am certain it wasn't Wagner! Rest assured that Wagner's Ring would have flattened that "road kill" in you avatar out, kind of like being run over by this:

   

 marvin

[Gurn Blanston]

 No I am not sure what that "thing"   in your avatar has been listening to but I am certain it wasn't Wagner! Rest assured that Wagner's Ring would have flattened that "road kill" in you avatar out, kind of like being run over by this:

   

 marvin

Does this:   
Lead to this:

[marvinbrown]

Does this:

Lead to this:

  LOL!! Oh my God that is hillarious!! LOL!!

  PS: In response: YES!  

  marvin

 

[Rod Corkin]

Another 'light conversation starter'?   

In that case I suggest management unlocks my Bach vs. Handel topic! 

[MN Dave]

Another 'light conversation starter'?   

In that case I suggest management unlocks my Bach vs. Handel topic! 

Go away.

[Opus106]

Go away.

This ought to do it.

[DavidW]

Another 'light conversation starter'?   

In that case I suggest management unlocks my Bach vs. Handel topic! 

Rod does have a point there.

[ChamberNut]

In that case I suggest management unlocks my Bach vs. Handel topic! 

At least this isn't a blowout. 

[Gabriel]

Perhaps those who find Wagner to be too heavy and soporific may want to try some of his earlier operas. I'd start with Sawallisch's recording of Die Feen, which is an interesting mix between Beethoven and Weber and is full of traditional harmonies and melodies, which should make it easy listening. To be frank, i was surprised just how good the music is since this is considered to be juvenillia by most.

I attended this year a performance of Die Feen in Paris, and even if it's a very enjoyable composition, it doesn't modify in one milimetre my predilection for Mendelssohn over Wagner.

[Gurn Blanston]

Rod does have a point there.

Under his hat...

[MN Dave]

Rod does have a point there.

No, he doesn't.

[Franco]

Josquin des Prez

Would you consider posting under a different screen name?

[karlhenning]

Under his hat...

[Josquin des Prez]

Would you consider posting under a different screen name?

What for?

[knight66]

Yes, a rose by any other name....etc.

Mike

[Diletante]

This ought to do it.

What's that?