Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 1 hour later[^][v]#1,229,953
This statement is expressing a strong preference for Richard Wagner's opera "The Ring of the Nibelung," while also sharply criticizing the work of composer Giacomo Puccini. "Fair do's" is a colloquial way of saying that Wagner deserves credit or respect for his work, while "hard lines" is expressing disappointment or disapproval towards Puccini. "Mawkish, saccharine slop" means that Puccini's music is considered overly sentimental and sugary.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 8 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,229,957
@1,229,953 (B)
Der Ring des Nibelungen is not an opera, it's a cycle of 4 epic music dramas: Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung.
Anonymous E double-posted this 2 years ago, 6 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,230,162
@1,230,147 (G)
Yes, it is. I have been involved in opera and music drama. I am telling you, as someone who has studied these things, music drama is a type of opera. You do not know what you are talking about. You are a sad anonymous troll.
Anonymous E replied with this 2 years ago, 7 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,230,172
@previous (G)
I have had the pleasure of working with esteemed composers, conductors, and singers throughout my life. I have been fortunate enough to collaborate on projects ranging from the classical works of Mozart, Wagner, and Verdi, to more contemporary and avant-garde pieces by Philip Glass and John Adams.
I've worked closely with librettists, ensuring that the text of an opera or music drama stays true to the composer's vision, while also maintaining its poetic and dramatic integrity. I've honed my skills in analyzing and interpreting the leitmotifs found in Wagner's Ring Cycle as well as dissecting the bel canto style of Rossini and Donizetti.
You on the other hand are a pathetic anonymous troll who nobody will ever love.
I asked a follow up question and you backed down. That can only be taken to mean that: (1) you were lying and unable to answer my question, or (2) you have no interest in engaging in a conversation. In either case, the evidence clearly points to you being the troll. If you were a student here at the Conservatoire, I'd have you dismissed from my class and I'd report you to the Dean of Student Affairs for academic and intellectual dishonesty.
Anonymous E replied with this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 17 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,230,199
@previous (G)
Ridiculous. I am being serious. You are here just to troll, and I have no interest in that. You clearly do not know the first thing about operatic works. Good night.