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Discusses the life and work of composer Arnold Schoenberg. Performance of his First Chamber Symphony in New York city; Round table discussions conducted following the performance; Comments made by James Levine, Director of the Metropolitan Opera at the discussions; How the Four Songs are illustrations of the interaction of tradition and innovation; His contemporary Stravinsky and what each thought of the other's work.

Three letters to the editor are presented in response to Hugh Wood's review of several books on the person and music of Edward Elgar from the March 21, 2008 issue.

Reviews the musical piece 'Ninth Symphony,' written by Hans Werner Henze and performed at the 2000 BBC Proms.

Reviews two symphonies performed at the 2000 BBC Proms in Albert Hall, London, England. 'Seventh Symphony,' by Peter Maxwell Davies; 'Violin Concerto,' by James Dillon.

Reviews the performance of Robin Holloway at the 2000 BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

Discusses the symphony `Exody,' by Harrison Birtwistle performed at the Proms in Great Britain. Symphony commissioned by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Birtwistle's other works performed there including `The Triumph of Time'; Discussion of `Earth Dances,' the forerunner to `Exody'; Other new music at the Proms.