Posted by Rick Denney on February 16, 2001 at 22:16:31:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Shostakovich's 5th - Triumph or Tragedy? posted by Aubrey Foard on February 16, 2001 at 20:12:24:
Okay, so you gave us a test. Did we pass?
I enjoyed the discussion, because it addressed musical issues that we all face, from top orchestra pro to enthusiastic lay listener. But I wish you hadn't told us that you were comparing our responses to the book you just read in class. I wondered when I read your answer what book you were quoting it out of--it sounded like facts, but without the depth and understanding that characterizes the real responses of real people who have listened to this music critically over a period of years.
Rick "a little disappointed" Denney