In Reply to: Still high art and enjoyable music. posted by briggs on April 12, 2017 at 09:26:45:
When it comes to a few of B's late works, including--I'm ashamed to admit--much of Missa Solemnis, I applaud myself for making it through to the end.The piece looks good on paper but is a bit Reger-esque, IMHO. An example of Beethoven trying too hard. I like the Sanctus, though.
Edits: 04/12/17
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- I guess it depends upon whether you're sitting through a piece to applaud yourself or the composer - jdaniel@jps.net 11:18:41 04/12/17 (2)
- I fail to understand applauding myself... - briggs 17:53:25 04/12/17 (1)
- Sorry 'bout that, I was referring to myself. I should have used "one's" self. nt - jdaniel@jps.net 18:39:01 04/12/17 (0)