[Edited in support of the OP edit]

Indeed a noble edit of the OP, William. That particular ham-fisted hatchet job - which masquerades execrably as a respectable review of your very lovely Romantic Symphony - certainly does not warrant any further "oxygen of publicity". Well done Sir.

Tom, thanks very much - I appreciate that and it really gives me some perspective.  Macker, that is definitely a similar situation - I will check out that video with some trepidation.

Macker, for some reason I had not seen your signature line - I love it!  And so appropriate!  

Hi William,

I can't imagine what this discussion is all about, but I guess it's ways beyond the question.

The only thing that really matters here is your Romantic Symphony. It's simple a monument of skill, talent and musical insight and of course years of experience and knowledge of the orchestra.

MANY CONGRATS, IT'S ASTONISHING!

Jos

Acclarion, Is that a quote?

Jos, thanks

You're quite right, William. I see forums disappearing because of too little interest. I noticed that there are very few to none comments on pieces which seem to be worth being commented on. I experience huge indifference and negativity. Is this the spirit of the time? Is this a new attitude towards creativity and art? I truly hope not!

But it has been mentioned here by a number of members: don't seek recognition or admiration on forums. Find it in yourself and your work, your art, your insights. Quality is the most convincing and it will find listening ears eventually. (Alas, our lifetime is often too short to wait that long...)

With great respect,

Jos

thanks again, Jos

I can agree with that!

However, let's enjoy the "things of beauty" as long as we can. That at least is something worth living for, how subjective it may be... and we don't need any so called friends for that.

Jos