John Dalmas wrote: >Once again, Shostakovich's "Leningrad" Symphony (No.7) takes a beating in >the press. Arguably the most maligned symphony of the century now passing, >the "Leningrad" is picked apart anew in the New York Times ... Are you suggesting a conspiracy over generations? <G> Could it be that the review was reasonable and that the reviewer doesn't worship at the same alter that serves your need? Cordially, Harry Davis Houston (email: [log in to unmask])