Wagner

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.