Daniel Beland wrote:

>Simpson's own work as a composer seems directly inspired by Beethoven's
>last period!  His 9th symphony is a striking example of that influence...

Also Nielsen's influence in Simpson's First Symphony, the woodwind
reminds me of Nielsen's Fifth.  Simpson's 9th is seems to one of his better
symphonies.  I find though that a lot of his writing seems an exercise
more in logic using sound rather than inspired music.  Anyone find his
music inspiring?

Tim Horwood