Where a lesser composer might have used a style in quotes, Mr. Elson used the styles from the outside, knowing well their implications.

In general, only lesser composers have attacked it with any seriousness, while great ones have given it occasional, but only casual, attention.

It is possible to tire occasionally of Beethoven and Mozart and lesser classical composers.

"Now she will show you: she will play the notes that a lesser composer would probably have written - hear that and how predictable it is."

German folk songs that were his inspiration in part and lesser composers who emulated the art song form will be discussed as well.

During conversations with lesser composers, Panufnik was pressed to say what he was working on.

Each typical program is unique and is a showcase for mostly lesser and unknown composers and works.

That's nothing new, but where lesser composers let their references rule them, Mr. Frisell has made his sources completely elliptical.

Do predictable harmonies and repeated melodic sequences by lesser composers soothe commuting drivers?

It's a lovely piece, not on the same level as Mozart's, of course, but it's certainly instructive to hear even a lesser composer's point of view!