Five Years Late (Is Better Than Never)

I sometimes wonder, Is there any point to asking myself rhetorical questions?
— Porridger’s Almanack (Breakfast of Ganglions)

Sounds are only clothes, garments. But what’s inside a piece of clothing is much more interesting, don’t you agree?
— Giacinto Scelsi (1905-1988)

Back when I was still at work on the Opus 169 organ pieces I sent a couple to my friend and erstwhile collaborator, Mark T. Engelhardt. Mark was the Minister of Music at the Episcopal Cathedral Church of St Paul when I first appeared in Boston. And lo! while searching on YouTube this week, what do I find, but that Mark uploaded a performance of the Op. 169 № 1 five year ago. Sure, part of me wishes I'd known sooner but mostly I’m simply and deeply gratified that Mark likes the piece enough to record a performance.