Mimi Ezust responds to Dave Harman:

>>... the Sibelius 1st symphony.
>>
>> Almost every Sunday evening I play the whole piece. To me,
>> its like a wonderful story - and the solo clarinet bids me
>> sit down and listen. I think the opening bars of the 2nd
>> movement are some of the most sublime music I have ever
>> heard - but the trio of the scherzo is also moving.
>
> You inspired me to listen carefully to this symphony again!  It is
> wonderful!  Reading what people write about their favorite pieces

Me too. Thanks. I'll listen with 'new ears' in future.

Gerhard
http://skoongrappies.com

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