Todd Michel McComb wrote:

>I guess I just find the entire discussion quite incomprehensible....

I simply deleted the thread as soon as it delved into "Das Lied von der
Erde" without ever opening it.

By the way, did anyone mention a fellow named Alexander Tcherepnin? In the
1930s he travelled to China and married a Chinese pianist(?).  I remember
that his Piano Concerto No. 4 uses some Chinese tunes.  And some other
pieces that certainly have fallen into oblivion.

Actually, there is a link at the classical.net.  Maybe interested members
can consult that site for more details.

Enjoy!

Vachnadze