Nick Perovich ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>I understand how someone might prefer Chopin to Schumann, and I think
>I understand how someone might regard the former as "by far the greater
>composer" (despite my snotty response to Deryk above).

I was exaggerating really, playing devil's advocate.  Although I do
think Chopin was a greater composer than Schumann.  Schumann himself
said something on the lines of "my shoulder's may be broader, but his
(Chopin's) something runs deeper".  Unforunately I can't find the quote.

But then, to whom did Sibelius write "I do not measure up to your
bootlaces"? (Or words to that effect)

Deryk Barker
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