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Julia Werthimer <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 26 Feb 2000 20:43:43 -0800
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Dave Wolf wrote:

>Rossini was another prodigy who ran out of steam.  Any thoughts, other
>nominations?

I must leap to poor Rossini's defence!  He wrote a great many excellent
operas, some of which are unsurpassed for wit and liveliness, as well as
ravishing melody.  And in his youth he worked damned hard, turning out
operas at a punishing rate.  So what if he decided to take it easy in
middle age? In no way can he be described as a youthful prodigy who failed
to fulfil his promise.

Julia Werthimer
California USA          email: [log in to unmask]

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