by TheRedChamber
Sensual writing and technically correct musical conversation: what a combination! While the pedant in me still wants to call Wagner's work music dramas, not operas, that is a small nit, indeed.
A beautiful overture with a slow build to a pleasing crescendo. Stunning writing. Easy 5 stars.
"There is bullshit you call people out on and bullshit that you don't." I laughed out loud here.