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Friday, July 9, 2010
In Defense of Difficulty--From Metcalf to Messiaen
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I’m listening to the music of John Metcalf as I write, and as I often do. No matter the weather, no matter the difficulty or ease of the day, Metcalf’s music is a gift: complementing a day that goes well or providing respite on a day that requires it.
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