Jeff Dunn writes:

>That issue is: how long does it take us to recognize that a composer
>we dislike may actually provide as deep an experience for others as
>we get from our favorites?

No time at all.  Music being the subjective creature that it is, I know
that my preferences are subjective and only applicable to myself.  Bach's
best to me; what you think of him is your own business.

Don Satz
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