A belated response to Margaret Fisher's inquiry about Pound's music: I
find it interesting, rather than enjoyable or accomplished.

To be more specific, I'm referring, for example, to Pound's somewhat
insecure use of the relation between orchestra and soloist.  Also, he
doesn't seem to have mastered the differences between instruments
(including the human voice) as far as range goes.

I'd be glad to hear the opinions of any list members who are trained as
musicians or music historians--so far, the verdict seems to be that Villon
and Cavalcanti are the works of an inspired and talented amateur.

I think we would all like to see both operas in print.

Jonathan Gill
Columbia University