Hello Jim
I think you have to grow into Saint-Saens as opposed to the "instant"
classics (no disrespect intended). Perhaps the difference between craft/art
and pure art? The former is only appreciated with advanced knowledge of
technique(s); if it's art, it's appreciation is intuitive.
Bill Latham
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From: Timpe, Jim <Jim.Timpe@xxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: RE: [OM] Craft vs. Art
> Saint-Saens is my favorite. The Seattle Symphony has a fairly new venue,
> and to hear them perform the Organ Symphony with the Watjen organ opened
up
> is a life changing experience.
>
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http://www.seattlesymphony.org/s-scripts/serve.pl?d=benaroya0.000000organ.html&c=
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> >Not to drag this too far off topic, but I like Salieri's work. Like a
> >finely honed craft opposed to Mozart's art. ;)
> >
> >Regards
> >Bill Latham
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