Virginia Knight wrote

>Saint-Saens Requiem is for me more deeply felt than much of his music,
>probably because it was written in memory of one of his own children.
>To my surprise, I enjoyed singing it (at an All Souls' Day service in
>London a few years ago), but I don't find it so engaging to listen to.<

Oddly enough, that is how I find Vaughan Williams "Hodie".  Wedid it in
canterbury Choral society years ago; quite challenging,and lovely to sing.

I think to enjoy some music it has to have been part of one's own practical
musical experience.  Anyone else find this so?

Doris><>