David Runnion wrote:

>But Bob, he *did* develop the symphony.  And so did Haydn.  And so did
>Beethoven.  And so did Mahler.  And Corigliano.

Fantastic comment!  I just want to add that composers are creators.
Therefore, none is greater than any other.  They only create different
worlds.

I've had a chance recently to rehear Mozart.  From what I've heard, mostly
piano concertos.  To put it blatently, I found that I actually like Mozart
when I give him a chance.  Certainly his music cannot move me like
Bruckner's 9th, but it has charm.

Joseph Sowa
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