Wagner has great moments but dull quarter hours - Rossini
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote criticizes Wagner's work for having long boring sections despite good moments.
- In plain terms
- Wagner has great parts but also long dull sections.
- What can you take from it?
- Great works can still have significant flaws.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is pacing critical in music?
- How do you judge great works?
Another view
Dull parts may be subjective and vary by listener.
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