Superjoint Ritual - Stupid, Stupid Man

Wagner's depression was compounded by an ever-increasing wave of criticism of him, raised by the Dresden press. A flurry of negative reviews fell upon the Flying Dutchman and Tannhäuser. Now critics have switched from creativity to the personality of the composer himself. He was accused of lack of talent, of the inability to conduct, of the collapse of the theater. It was a blatant lie. Contrary to popular belief, Wagner had no conflict with artists and musicians; the creative forces of the Dresden Theater as a whole did not oppose attempts to carry out theatrical reform, many supported him, and the discipline in the troupe was established exclusively by his efforts. But opponents of the composer even reached attacks on his private life, charged him with his great debts and love of luxury.