Music that has a hold of me beyond understanding

Puccini is a musical genius... I understand your amazement because i  feel it too...

Puccini was simply a genious, and I agree that his operas are the most heart wrenching musical creations ever... he just knew how to write those melodies better than anyone then or now.

Mahgister,

We think alike! I wrote my post before reading yours, ha ha.