I don't know why I do this to myself. Can I spell the word "Incoming?" Most overrated composer. Gustav Mahler. Now before the flames start aburnin' I must qualify this. I like Mahler a lot. He is a great composer. One of the greatest we have. But I do not think he is as great as so many people paint him. I do not put him in the top ten--whatever that means--or anything like that. And I know many others do, which is fine. But for me he ranks below that, great as he is. I enjoy the works of too many other composers more for him to occupay my personal "pantheon" of composers. He is one I enjoy, not revere. But keep in mind I am using the term "overrated" strictly and literally. It is a *relative* qualifier, not a singular qualifier. I have no trouble calling Mahler a great composer. I'm sure he'll rest more easily knowing that. (whatever that smiley face symbol is) Roger Hecht