Alex Renwick wrote: >Three openings which I find particularly lovely: > >1 Tchaikovsky; 1812 overture; This work comes in two flavours one with a choral opening, the other with an orchestral opening. So I am wondering which one it is that you like. >2. Brahms; Symphony No. 4; >3. Brahms; Symphony No. 1 Regarding these two magnificent works no problem here particlarly regarding the first symphony which in my view is one of the most beautifully crafted works of all time. Bob Draper ** Seasons greetings to all listers ** bob@musinet.force9..net