I thought I would give Richard Wagner another chance. I had long ago decided he was not my cup of tea despite the fact that millions of people around the world far more knowledgeable about music than I am think he is marvellous. Antonio Pappano was to explain "The Ring Cycle" so as I thoroughly approve (most of the time) of him I thought I would give it a go. I watched about three quarters of the programme but, like Omar Kayaam, "went out by that same door wherein I went".
It seems my musical education has been sadly neglected. My operatic tastes are obviously down market. I do like a tune I can la la to. Except for "The Meistersingers" I must sadly leave Wagner to the more erudite. I shall happily watch my DVDs of Italian and French opera and Mozartian offerings. It all started with another Richard, Richard Baker and "These You Have Loved". Perhaps I haven't progressed very far from there. How sad!!
Never mind. I have a row of DVDs to enjoy and can always fall back on Gilbert and Sullivan for a good tune.
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Ramblings of a nonagenerian (vintage 1923). Grew up in Lambeth in the 20s and 30s. Lived and worked in London during World War II. I have been attempting to do the Telegraph Cryptic Crossword since 1939! (My daughter says I *have* to write this, but I am troubled as it sounds so conceited.) I bought my first computer aged 85 and am continually frustrated by the vagaries of the technological age.
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