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[mercia]

don't know whether I was supposed to but I have compared the list in #1 with the list in #3 and they appear not to overlap at all

so I have concluded that I should applaud the proms organisers for introducing new works but where possible avoid them

[Osborn]

Obsolete

[Ariosto]

I find that a thoroughly offensive remark. It has nothing to do with your message; it's a horrible gratuitous insult and I suggest you edit it out rather than confirm that you are a malevolent old man with no charm, courtesy or tact.

Steady on!! I know, he does ask for it!! I may have been a bit critical of Ms B in the past but on more constructive grounds, and I'm aware of her strengths too. (She has great control at the point of the bow - like to ask her about that one day).

It's probably best if HS reviews what he writes before committing it to a post, something I try to do myself, but often fail in doing. And the tendency for him to put himself up as an expert on everything (and especially string playing) leads to problems. I would never claim to be an expert of horn or brass playing - although I have opinions - but I'm careful to avoid getting into the finer points as I am not a wind player.

I'm no expert in conducting either, but as I've had to work with numerous ones in the past I feel I have a valid reference point to judge the end results, as no doubt HS has too.

[MrGongGong]

Kaija Saariaho (#5) also has a "Portrait" Prom in the afternoon (usually broadcast after the evening concert at about 11.00pm) - should be well worth hearing:.

Absolutely
wonderful stuff IMV

one of the best of the "Moomin" school of composition

[Hornspieler]

I find that a thoroughly offensive remark. It has nothing to do with your message; it's a horrible gratuitous insult and I suggest you edit it out rather than confirm that you are a malevolent old man with no charm, courtesy or tact.

You are quite right, Osborn.

I have already edited out that remark and I can only offer my deep apologies to Miss Benedetti and to the message boarders in general.

HS

[Roehre]

I find that a thoroughly offensive remark. It has nothing to do with your message; it's a horrible gratuitous insult and I suggest you edit it out rather than confirm that you are a malevolent old man with no charm, courtesy or tact.

Though I certainly agree (as HS does as well), IMO in such a case it were better to send a PM explaining the objections first.
If then it isn't edited out, one has time enough to make one's anger public.

[salymap]

Though I certainly agree (as HS does as well), IMO in such a case it were better to send a PM explaining the objections first.
If then it isn't edited out, one has time enough to make one's anger public.

If I may intervene, HS doesn'tbelieve in PMs and won't send or receive them as he thinks they are a 'club within a club'.

I find they are very useful as you obviously do also.

[David Underdown]

Henry Wood is still mentioned on every proms ticket and the first content page of every programme. The main reason for the increased usage of BBC Proms is the court case the BBC list regarding whether the Cathcart Spring Proms (in the RAH) were entitled to describe themselves as proms too

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

the "Moomin" school of composition

[Ariosto]

Henry Wood is still mentioned on every proms ticket and the first content page of every programme. The main reason for the increased usage of BBC Proms is the court case the BBC list regarding whether the Cathcart Spring Proms (in the RAH) were entitled to describe themselves as proms too

The BBC (Big Brother) up to its usual tricks again? How much longer can this organisation last in its present form? The banking fiasco may well be repeated within the BBC.