Robert Clements wrote:

>Three works which are guaranteed to cure all optimism everywhere:

For me, the 7th Symphony of Allan Petersson - a work which slams back
and forth between towering rage and deep inconsolable sorrow.  The last
5 minutes of this work consists of a deep rocking bass and the 1st violins
playing the theme on a high harmonic - truly the last thing you want to
hear before using one of Mr Clement's razor blades.

Dave Harman
El Paso, TX