Nathan Lofton wrote:

>Before I get into this, let me first point out that it's, as always, a
>futile argument. We'll all have different opinions on the matter and
>that isn't likely to change.
>
>That being said...

One thing in the favor of those who consider Beethoven as primus inter
pares: at least one person for whom LvB is numero uno is routinely
described as INFALLIBLE!  Beat that.

Laurence Glavin
Methuen, MA