My thanks to those who commented about my review of Britten's War Requiem. I am especially grateful for the (mostly) gentle criticisms of those who are far more experienced with the work than I. It seems to me that this was a model of the way I wish the list worked all the time: thoughtful contrasting opinions expressed articulately and with supporting backup. The only place where I think I still disagree is in some of the characterization of my theological analysis, and I don't think this list is the place to go deeper into that! So, again, my appreciation to the Britten experts who I "flushed" with my effort at analysis. I can't wait to revisit the piece with your observations enriching my listening. Ed