I like Boulez' '70s Parsifal. Should I be ashamed? Should I feel short-changed?

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It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes.

My first go at the whole opera, phones and computer off. Wine bottle open.

Did I feel "spiritual" by the end? I don't know. I recall being moved by a few typically Wagnerian, luscious chord modulations here an there, (the first during the 2nd act, about 7 hours in).

Seriously, I didn't sense that anything was rushed or that any textures were "flattened" by excessive speed and drive (think Solti's Ring).

Do I really need to fight for Knapperstbusch's '62 Philips on Ebay?

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Topic - I like Boulez' '70s Parsifal. Should I be ashamed? Should I feel short-changed? - jdaniel@jps.net 08:00:45 08/25/15 (5)

Boulez' Wagner Totally HIP - Newey 19:27:52 09/18/15 (0)

Knappertsbusch Parsifals - Kas 09:56:08 08/31/15 (0)

Love Act II -- Gwyneth is on fire there! (nt) - Russell 11:46:53 08/30/15 (0)

Yes :-) - TGR 09:16:31 08/25/15 (1)

But...but: the Boulez is a great deal, the entire opera fits on 3 lps, beating out Solti, who gets the music - jdaniel@jps.net 22:10:04 08/25/15 (0)

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