Bob Kasenchak <[log in to unmask]> writes: >Anyway, the other interesting thing was about Helfgott. Is it popular >consensus that he's really second-rate? Popular among whom? Among the general public, which knows nothing about classical music? They think he's great. Among genuine classical- music aficionados? "Second-rate" is being generous. I will give credit to those who handle him, though. They are masters of hype to have created such a sensation over such a meagre pianist. Jocelyn Wang Culver Chamber Music Series www.geocities.com/Vienna/strasse/4684