Robert wrote: >My resolution is to buy more late 20th century pieces by people whose last >names aren't Glass, Reich or Adams. I'm thinking about starting with the >Varese -- Complete Orchestral Works set. Any comments, suggestions? Seeing as Varese died in 1963, I wouldn't really consider him late 20th century. His most important works date from the 20s and the 30s. However, don't let this stop you from buying Chailly's set (which is what I assume you're referring to)--it's an excellent and important document of this fantastic composer whose music sounds more modern than many composers working today. If you want to break out of the "minimalist" rut--althought Adams' latest music is anything but minimalist--I would go for some Ligeti, Knussen, Dutilleux, and/or late Takemitsu---music that is beautifully crafted and accessible but undeniably modern. Cheers, Marcus Maroney [log in to unmask] http://www.goecities.com/marcus.maroney