tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2665236978084294968.post8028996845339915227..comments2024-03-18T09:22:11.316-04:00Comments on OPERA OBSESSION: Interval Adventures: Wagner with William BergerLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02549302523503271428noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2665236978084294968.post-1901717323467257522011-10-19T12:21:22.908-04:002011-10-19T12:21:22.908-04:00@Christie A fascinating and never-ending discussio...@Christie A fascinating and never-ending discussion, in which Berger is a thoughtful and engaging participant!<br /><br />@GBliss Thanks for the comment. I do like the idea of a "leap of faith" as being what enables that connection between music, musicians, and audience (but surely, it is these moments that make the 'true believers,' and not the other way around?) I feel as though David Bowie might <i>be</i> a living monodrama.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549302523503271428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2665236978084294968.post-91424631034997448962011-10-17T20:39:10.209-04:002011-10-17T20:39:10.209-04:00I love the "all operas are set in outer space...I love the "all operas are set in outer space" comment. It gets at the surreality of opera, at the the suspension (no pun intended) of belief, the leap of faith that the True Believing opera goer must make in order to truly love what is seen on stage. And perhaps, as well, this comment reconciles my David Bowie Loving side with my Opera Loving side.GBlisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01519221122197455034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2665236978084294968.post-55202179690918655692011-10-11T02:06:35.182-04:002011-10-11T02:06:35.182-04:00I wish I could've heard that! I liked Berger&#...I wish I could've heard that! I liked Berger's "Wagner Without Fear"; the whole discussion sounds fascinating.Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276355652503715188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2665236978084294968.post-88164430849051501542011-10-10T11:57:36.958-04:002011-10-10T11:57:36.958-04:00@DTO Drastic measures were taken to fix a problem ...@DTO Drastic measures were taken to fix a problem with margins! If you notice anything missing, out of place, and/or horrifyingly unsightly, please do speak up. Thanks for the Valhalla reference... not sure I'd call this a "herrlicher Bau," but at least I now have a leitmotiv in my head when I load the page. :)Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549302523503271428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2665236978084294968.post-74194218332453274402011-10-10T09:45:26.051-04:002011-10-10T09:45:26.051-04:00Meanwhile, the OO Valhalla got renovated and expan...Meanwhile, the OO Valhalla got renovated and expanded!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com