If you are reading this post, then you must be familiar with or at least curious about the incomparable and sublime music of Richard Wagner. Wagner did nothing less than change the course of music history with his revolutionary ideas. He left a huge legacy for his followers, and today's composers continue to be influenced by his innovations.
Those of us who are not in the business of writing music can but listen in awe and wonder at this unparalleled expression of our innermost thoughts and feelings, states of mind that some of us may be too afraid to reveal. The sheer breadth of Wagner's music leaves us speechless. It is deep and wide, ranging from the most sublime altruism to the most despicable act of betrayal. As we witness a Wagnerian music drama unfold, we experience passionate love as never before, profound sorrow and compassion, moral indignation, and rapture. To listen to Wagner is an act of courage.
We hope you will join us in the adventure of listening and sending us your opinions on what you hear.
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Congratulations to the Society, with thanks to Dalia, for development of the blog. I can see it as a major communications tool for us all both for sharing ideas and discoveries, and for social contact among members.
A very Happy 2008 to everyone, with best wishes for a happy, healthy, Wagner-filled New Year!
Happy 2008 everyone. Tom
Thanks to Dalia for this new way for Wagnerites to communicate with each other. But then, we would expect Dalia to be on the cutting edge, nicht wahr? All those who enjoy Montreal in January, at the Place des Arts there will be two concert performances of Tannhaeuser with the Bayreuth sensation Stephen Gould in the title role. Where else would you be able to enjoy this opera in these parts? The dates are 1/22 and 1/25 and the conductor is Kent Nagano. ANGELO.
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