Greg Bright writes: >I remember hearing the Concord String Quartet perform his Third string >quartet in Berkeley sometime around 1973, and it absolutely blew me away! Having listened to the 2nd quartet a few times, I find it very attractive. A solemn opening, a very amusing scherzo, and many other very expressive passages along the way. I'll be sure to investigate the Third, too. >I have for years been puzzled how a composer of his skill and significance >could remain so obscure while minimalists thrive and prosper. Might it >have something to do with degrees of listener attention and concentration? >Nah, accessability isn't it; availability is. And promotion. And >advertising. I also have been wondering about the neglect of this composer. His long association with the University of Pennsylvania gives him a local significance to me, but it seems as though his qualities should be more universally appreciated. It may be that he doesn't quite fit into any of the pigeon-holes that people are used to. Jon Johanning // [log in to unmask]