[Publius]

To avoid discussion of politics, my housemate and I have spent the evenings viewing DVDs of Wagner operas. Tonight we finished the second disk of "The Valkyrie," the second opera in Wagner's 4-part "The Ring of the Niebelung" series. It has as its source material the same thing that Tolkien used for "The Lord of the Rings," which we watched in segments just as did the 3-part DVDs of "The Hobbit" prequel before that. It keeps us occupied in the evenings. This is the final scene from what we watched this evening.

Wotan's Farewell to Brunnhilde at the End of "The Valkyrie

Hildegard Behrens (1937-2009) was a fascinating Brunnhilde. She was tiny, a real cutie-pie, but what a voice!

[luvie]

That opera is perfect for the Halloween season. it’s so dark...and I don’t mean the lighting. I’m glad you and your friend enjoy music and movies together. Politics are highly overrated.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Maestro - it has been many a moon. How have you been doing?

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces guarding our country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Publius...glad you and your housemate are enjoying music. You probably have a endless supply.

Hope the weather is treating you well and no smoke is in the area.