I could have started a new thread with a title like, "Don's Blooper for the
Year", but the title of this thread is also applicable.
It started quite a few days ago when Bob Draper indicated (or at least
I thought) that Arte Nova had issued a Hummel opera named *Gesualdo*.
I assumed the composer was Johann Hummel of the late 18th century. So, I
ordered the opera from CDNOW and found that the composer is a contemporary
one, Franz Hummel.
To say that the two Hummels are musically very different would be an
understatement. Boy did I feel stupid. I'll never undervalue the "what's
in a name" phrase again.
As for the actual work I bought, it's more of a music theatre piece with a
great deal of dialog and a little music. Can't say I'm enjoying it. Bob,
do you want it? Fortunately, it didn't cost much.
Don Satz
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