Bill Pirkle <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>...  It makes it possible for people to write music, classical and other,
>(especially larger works like symphonies and concertos) on their computer
>without the expense of hiring a symphony orchestra to rehearse it, not to
>mention finding an orchestra that will perform it.

Yes, I do realize this benefit.  I was talking about MIDI as a performance
alternative, that is, as an alternative to "human" performances of the
"standard" repertoire.  I realize its usefulness in disseminating new
music.

Ulvi
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