John Johanning writes: >As long as we're discussing great American symphonies (which is "the >greatest," I'll leave to others--it's like picking your "best" child), >I would like to speak up for Ives' 4th. You know, I've got to say that this is the only piece of music I've ever had to turn off--and I don't mean to sound flippant when I say this. I keep it my collection and will continue to try it from time to time. (MTT and the Chicago) John, embarrasing but true, Smyth