Jeremy McMillan lamented: >Even when I play a fiery or gallant piece, such as the "Revolutionary" >etude or the "Heroic" polonaise by Chopin, my peers would tell me to >play something else. IT'S TORTURE! You, know, Jeremy, one of the reasons I have been a member of this list is because I personally know few people who share my love of the music. My wife, and a few others, do like some of it, but not enough to discuss it. I'm not a member of any organized religion, but I do see the truth of the statement, more or less verbatim, from the New Testament, "Do not throw your pearls before swine, lest they turn upon you and trample you." I understand this to mean: Do not reveal your truth to others unless they are ready to hear it. Maybe you should try a less direct approach to introducing the music to your peers. Also, be very thankful that you can play the Chopin at 17. You have a gift that not many people have. Hang in there. Ron Chaplin Iselin, NJ, USA