Roy Ellefsen wrote: >I mentioned a few weeks ago that Mozart's Cosi is so ridiculous >that I actually can't stand to watch it,..... The two basic messages I get from the opera are that people will do just about anything for money and pride, and that there must be a secret behind the effectiveness of Albanian disguises. Seriously, although the opera does expose some human traits and frailties, the libretto is something to avoid. I just key on these human qualities and listen to the music. Don Satz [log in to unmask]