G&S

[MrGongGong]

But then I reflect that there is not a single musical work in existence that someone here does not detest.

Don't be daft

EVERYONE loves The Minotaur

[vinteuil]

If you enjoy any music, you shouldn't feel guilty. Be yourself.

... you're right - you shouldn't feel guilty for enjoying Gilbert and Sullivan. But you should feel ashamed. Profound shame.

[Sir Velo]

... you're right - you shouldn't feel guilty for enjoying Gilbert and Sullivan. But you should feel ashamed. Profound shame.

Strange. Profoundly strange.

[ardcarp]

Guilt and shame huh? Bit of a semantic overlap there.......

[agingjb]

Yes, tastes differ, but the idea that my musical tastes should cause me guilt or shame is, at best, strange.

It is ironic that I have always regarded the views of musical people grounds for trying to extend my musical experience; but on this forum I am told, rather sharply, to restrict the range of music I should be allowed to enjoy. And, as I tried to point out, these commands (for they are phrased as commands) would seem to overlap, eliminating all music.

[VodkaDilc]

I'm not a huge G&S fan, but when I hear some, I think I should hear more. I conducted a few school productions and i appeared on stage once, as an elderly yeoman who collapsed during their first dance (we are talking about a 1960s student production). I recently booked to see the Miller Mikado, which looks wonderful on television, as well as buying a box of most of the Sargent recordings (16 CDs for less than £30), so I've got plenty to look forward to.

[ardcarp]

It is ironic that I have always regarded the views of musical people grounds for trying to extend my musical experience; but on this forum I am told, rather sharply, to restrict the range of music I should be allowed to enjoy.

....and artists. There. I'll say it. I ENJOY SEEING/HEARING LANG LANG.

[teamsaint]

I don't ever choose to go and see G and S.

But if somebody gave me tickets to a good production, I would go along, in the belief that there would be something to enjoy.

That approach to music works for me.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

... you're right - you shouldn't feel guilty for enjoying Gilbert and Sullivan. But you should feel ashamed. Profound shame.

I suggest it's only shameful if you are dishonest in your musical tastes in order impress others.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

I suggest it's only shameful if you are dishonest in your musical tastes in order impress others.

- "shameful" and a bit pathetic.

[agingjb]

OK folks, you've made your point. I have no place here, and will in time PM FF to take me out of membership.

[MrGongGong]

OK folks, you've made your point. I have no place here, and will in time PM FF to take me out of membership.

You are allowed to like things that other people don't you know

You are also allowed to dislike something that most people you meet think is wonderful

It's no reason to take your ball indoors IMV

[agingjb]

"Guilt", "Shame", "Pathetic", Oh come on.

[vinteuil]

There is of course great joy to be had in concentrating on the things that give pleasure in music - the death of Edwd Greenfield a timely reminder of this approach - but don't you also find that there is a quite particular delight to be savoured in really loathing certain composers, works, performers?

[MrGongGong]

There is of course great joy to be had in concentrating on the things that give pleasure in music - the death of Edwd Greenfield a timely reminder of this approach - but don't you also find that there is a quite particular delight to be savoured in really loathing certain composers, works, performers?

I have no idea at all what you are talking about

(Have I ever mentioned the Elgar oratorio? )