Quote by Samuel Butler, The NoteBooks of
I went to the Bach Choir concert and heard Mozart's Requiem. I did not rise warmly to it. Then I heard an extract from Parsifal which I disliked very much. If Bach wriggles, Wagner writhes...
Summary
In this quote, the speaker reflects upon their experience attending a Bach Choir concert and listening to compositions by Mozart and Wagner. The phrase "I did not rise warmly to it" suggests a lack of enthusiasm or a failure to be deeply engaged with Mozart's Requiem. Additionally, the phrase "If Bach wriggles, Wagner writhes" portrays a strong dislike or aversion to hearing an extract from Wagner's Parsifal, emphasizing the intensity and complexity of Wagner's music compared to Bach's.