tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322916946732811685.post2305012167530938448..comments2024-03-18T21:49:42.814-04:00Comments on Borepatch: Richard Wagner - "Liebestod" from Tristan und IsoldeBorepatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05029434172945099693noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322916946732811685.post-77555272573573748452011-08-14T11:43:42.251-04:002011-08-14T11:43:42.251-04:00I remember in Latin class, discussing this piece w...I remember in Latin class, discussing this piece with the teacher (pretty sure this would never happen today!). When it was revealed that Liebstod is synonymous with orgasm, a class of bored 16-year old boys was instantly riveted at the news and had to hear the piece (and developed a concurrent interest in German, I'd wager). There can't be any better way to inspire a bunch of savages to appreciate classical music.Paul, Dammit!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02264872375942355609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322916946732811685.post-50485803067754922282011-08-14T08:47:20.289-04:002011-08-14T08:47:20.289-04:00Ah, Sunday morning music appreciation with Prof. B...Ah, Sunday morning music appreciation with Prof. Borepatch! I will have to travel to the Amazon and add to my meager Wagner holdings. Always a treat.libertymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13987591250148492879noreply@blogger.com