Date men from United States / Arizona / Vail, 59 year old

Date single man from Arizona, United States. There are some lives that can be summed up neatly in a character-restricted profile; mine, certainly, cannot. Perhaps it isn't so much the character restriction but the inability to really take the time to let my full personality unfold in a format like this that poses such a challenge. Nonetheless, we are both here and you've begun reading, so let me try to explain.
I'm not your typical match.com profile; I'm not much into sports and my list of movies or favorite books is quite short, but my appreciation and love for Wagner's "Ring" cycle, Beethoven's piano sonatas, and Brahms' "A German Requiem" speak volumes about what moves me. A unique combination of pianist, astronomer and non-religious, it takes some time for my inner qualities to unfold. I am a believer in giving people the opportunity to open up and share themselves with me before making a judgment about whether we might fit; I hope that a prospective partner will do the same for me.
If you enjoy dressing up, dining out, taking long walks, gazing at the stars and appreciate the beauty of opera then we might have a few things in common. These are all passions of mine and while I do enjoy them all on my own, I know that I'd find greater delight sharing them with a partner. I've been alternately described as passionate, shy, thoughtful and well-dressed. I'd be interested in hearing what your first impression of me is!
I am enlightened enough to appreciate when a woman shows interest, and am actually very flattered when asked out. Of course, there's an element of physical attraction to each relationship, and I will admit that how a woman dresses is usually what catches my eye. After that, though, it is really her personality that will keep my interest. A woman who is dependable is attractive to me, and I notice whether someone's' actions match their words. Consistency in sentiment is important to me as well, as is someone who understands that it takes a bit of time to get to know someone and won't make a snap judgment based on photos or a few snippets of information alone.
I find it unrealistic to describe every single characteristic of my "perfect" partner, because there are so many different factors that combine to produce the chemistry that is necessary to continue that initial spark. What I can tell you is that my ideal partner enjoys dressing up for a night on the town, takes pride in her appearance, is gentle, sweet and extremely feminine. While I sometimes appreciate an outgoing nature, excess aggressiveness is not a trait I find myself attracted to.
I wish to be with someone who has the capacity to both give and receive affection. I believe that all relationships--romantic or not--flourish when based on equal partnership. To me that applies to making plans and overtures as well. I may be a man, but I do like knowing someone is interested enough to initiate something!
There's so much more to talk about; I want to share my stories with you and hear about yours. But we can't really do that until we connect. Don't be shy; if you think we might have common interests please email me!