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My blind spot would be the symphonies of Gustav Mahler -- except, I
hasten to add, for Nos. 1 and 4, both of which I adore. Though I have
tried repeatedly to like the other seven, it has been to no avail. To
me, they come across as brilliantly-orchestrated windbags of angst.
Sorry, Mahler fans...it is my loss, I'm sure!
As for Anton Bruckner (with whom Mahler, for some inexplicable reason,
is often paired in discussion), I find the sound of all nine of his
symphonies to be very exciting indeed. However, I think there are
altogether too many repetitious climaxes to be truly dramatic. Still,
something about his music is quite endearing -- the spiritual side
perhaps? -- and he remains firmly in my affection.
Richard Veit
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