Karl Miller wrote:

>Somehow he seems to be one of those composers we take for granted.  He
>is was not a trend setter, nor is his music "intellectual." Happily,
>it is performed, however, not as often as I would like.

I'm intriqued by your statement "nor is his music "intellectual"."
Could you give me an example of music that is "intellectual".  Perhaps
then I will better understand the difference.  For example, Is Beethoven's
music intellectual?  If so, why?

Thanks
Ed