Last night I saw a performance of Wagner's Die Walkure. Not too keen on the production, but the opera was riveting. I was surprised to find that I was particularly held by the exchange in Act II between Wotan and Frika. I keep thinking that there is a metaphor for something darkly profound here, but I can't quite put my finger on it.
On Stravinsky. One of the highlights in the tradition of Western Art Music. Unquestionably one of the Big Boys of music. It's possible to not like him. It's not possible to dismis him.
However, I am not of the same mind when it comes to Warhol. His work has certainly had considerable impact - but I'm not altogether sure Warhol himself is responsible for this impact. I don't think he was particularly talented, intelligent or reflective. Marketable, though.
On Stravinsky. One of the highlights in the tradition of Western Art Music. Unquestionably one of the Big Boys of music. It's possible to not like him. It's not possible to dismis him.
However, I am not of the same mind when it comes to Warhol. His work has certainly had considerable impact - but I'm not altogether sure Warhol himself is responsible for this impact. I don't think he was particularly talented, intelligent or reflective. Marketable, though.
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