tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060605.post-36825407624597665692007-10-01T13:07:00.000+01:002007-10-01T13:07:00.000+01:00Thanks for this article, Pliable, although I would like to point out that "Elisabeth" is spelled with an "s" and not a "z". I agree with you on many points, particularly about the opera "The Numbered," which incidentally was the subject of my Ph.D. dissertation in 2003 (available through UMI) and my article in the journal "Theory and Practice" in 2005. After five years of research on this work, and several more writing a book on her music (in progress), I remain convinced of its brilliance and stageworthiness (more so than her other operas). <BR/><BR/>To Henry Holland: I'd love a copy of your Quincunx CD -- if you read this, please e-mail me at parsons@post.queensu.ca. <BR/><BR/>I don't think it's quite correct to refer to her as "ghastly to deal with." There's no question she could be extremely difficult at times, but most of the people I've interviewed have also stressed her unparalleled generosity and warmth, especially to young people.Laurel Parsonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734488910787089057noreply@blogger.com