1 DECEMBER 1979, Page 20

Wagnerotica

Sir: John Mortimer (Postscript', 24 November) refers to the 'erotic voltage' of the works of the best writers and painters, contrasting it with the negative effect of contemporary pornography. But what of music? Mozart gets a passing mention from Mr Mortimer, but not Wagner. Is there any music more erotic than Tristan und lsolde, particularly as interpreted by our greatest conductor, Mr Reginald Goodall, which we were privileged to hear at the Snape Maltings last weekend?

Basil Hawker Badderley Farm Aldeburgh Suffolk