Wed 9 Apr 2008
Penetrating Wagner’s “Ring”
Posted by Seymour Totti under _Amusing
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I do like I do like music don’t you? I find it soothes and relaxes. One of my favourite pieces is Wagner’s Ring and I found a delightful book on Amazon that throws a little light on this deep and intense work. The synopsis says; ‘The book is designed to serve as an introduction to the “Ring” as well as a companion to fans and performers.”
But of course it was the customers own reviews that that told me that it really was worth buying;
David says, “I first began dipping into Wagner’s ring for only short spurts, but soon it began to consume more and more of my time,” While J R Arseley admitted he “…found the prospect of exploring Wagners vast Ring mouthwatering.”
But Tommy Two thumbs felt “Wagner’s Ring lacks the warm loving fluidity and the inner pink fluffiness that other more traditional avenues have to offer”
Click here to read them all
Edit: It seems the fun loving folks at Amazon UK have removed all the reviews but if you search Amazon.com there are still a few good ones … but don’t tell them that
See also: Singing for my supper








