I don't know why I do this to myself. Can I spell the word "Incoming?"
Most overrated composer.
Gustav Mahler.
Now before the flames start aburnin' I must qualify this.
I like Mahler a lot. He is a great composer. One of the greatest we have.
But I do not think he is as great as so many people paint him. I do not
put him in the top ten--whatever that means--or anything like that. And I
know many others do, which is fine. But for me he ranks below that, great
as he is. I enjoy the works of too many other composers more for him to
occupay my personal "pantheon" of composers. He is one I enjoy, not
revere.
But keep in mind I am using the term "overrated" strictly and literally.
It is a *relative* qualifier, not a singular qualifier. I have no trouble
calling Mahler a great composer.
I'm sure he'll rest more easily knowing that. (whatever that smiley face
symbol is)
Roger Hecht