Iskender wrote:

>...  Which of his works are a good introduction to his work?  I know
>of only The Consul and The Medium, both of which work very well I think
>on the stage.  His work and his life?  ...  What were the latest works
>he completed?

I don't know its time of writing, but do try Sebastian. I like the
recent recording by Richard Hitchcock and the Spoleto (Italy)
Festival Orchestra.

Jane Erb