Here’s something to think about: Why does the music that YOU love often leave another person cold? While I agree with much of what you say I also think you have left out the most important point: Music expresses and communicates identity of soul. It is NOT profoundly personal but rather a community of soul. I think I love Wagner’s music just as much as he did himself. Indeed, sometimes I even think I could have COMPOSED this music if only historical accidents had let me. More, sometimes I even have the strange conviction that I AM the composer!! How is that possible? Why do many people believe in reincarnation? On the other hand, neither you nor I care much for arabic or chinese music, do we?
