[labard1]

I've listened to most Wagner several times, including "Tristan und Isolde." I agree with the reviewer who said Wagner had brilliant moments and very dull half hours. His antisemitism doesn't endear him to me either. I recognize that romantic music is really music. It's just not my thing.

[Texas Chrystal]

Ha! I've never sat through the entire opera! You are a brave soul. I like the prelude--it's maybe 10-15 minutes.
If you think T and I is long, try Gotterdammerung. Five and a half hours!