John Smyth wrote:
>As another lister wonders about the End of Classical Music, I've been
>just *reveling* in the music of Ligeti--a very much alive and breathing
>composer. ...
I was just listening to Ligeti the other night. Unfortunately, I do
not recall the name of the composition but I do recall that it was a solo
piano work. The more I listened to it, the more I disliked it. A friend
of mine had recommended that I try listening to Ligeti and this was my
initial reason for checking him out. When I read this posting by John
I was reminded of my enthusiasm for the various composers I have strong
feelings for. I think it's great that John is so revved up about Ligeti
lately and I wonder what qualities in his music turn me off so. I guess
it just doesn't matter. Sometimes I wonder if I am missing out by not
listening to music by composers who don't do anything for me emotionally
or on any other level. I also wonder if I am NOT missing a thing when I
refuse the opportunity to listen to that which I dislike. Is a person
missing out when they don't take the time to listen to music they dislike?
--Wes Crone