Ian Crisp >Kancheli "Mourned by the Wind" - about 3 minutes 15 seconds in (the Kim >Kaskashian recording on ECM) through to about 5 minutes - as the viola line >gradually hauls itself upwards. It may be simple, but it sends the shivers >right through me, every time. I am glad Ian has mentioned Kancheli. His music is very attractive and approachable for 20c. Some of the symphonies are particularly nice. I haven't heard "Mourned by the Wind" I'll have to look it up. Kancheli is definately a composer worth exploring Try the mid price Olympia series. Bob Draper [log in to unmask]