Dave Lampson wrote:
>... I believe there can be tremendous value to both the casual listener
>and the cognoscenti in being able to place the accomplishment of a favorite
>composer in a context. The musical context of a piece is important, not
>just as a means to analyze it, but also the ability to evaluate it
>subjectively. I think the "greats" ...should be wallowed in, enjoyed
>thoroughly, deeply, lovelingly. But anyone wouldtire of lobster or Beef
>Wellington for every meal. Variety is the spice (and sometimes the depth
>and breadth) of life."
A dear friend of mine once put it succintly: "you don't value the peaks
unless you know the terrain".
Smiles, Anne
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