Exceptional

When one does NOT understand the language.

Richard Tauber. Austrian Tenor

by Eric Langford2

A prefered favorite of mine I know the epitome of the light tenor voice, but surely we need understand all the words to derive the full pleasure of our musical choice.   Richard Tauber singing in his mother tongue never devalues my whole emjoyment, though I suss not a word or it's meaning perse my delight never wains, I enjoy every moment.   As I hear it, the music is mine to interpret the words though, a mystery for me to accept, so, proceed I do as two concepts I marry and tarry in musical bliss, though inept.   Should Richard sing The Rose of Tralee then I'll be transported toaworld of joy, for every word will be heartfelt and true and I, seperated from the Hoi Palloi.   Am I a perfectionist of the musical kind or, do my ears accept that whch they hear ? Welcoming music as a heavenly choir in perfection I hold it so dear.   Freed from the disenchantment of language my enjoyment unadulterated and pure, the joy I feel is simple elation a joy from which I'll never detour......2pp