MOCA No Fun?

I am offended by Atkinson’s characterization of the music of Mel Powell. According to Atkinson, “Powell writes the sort of horribly dissonant music that should be confined to bad horror films.” In my opinion, a critic who writes that sort of horribly ignorant review should himself be confined--to musical matters that will not unduly tax his meager mind and minimalist ears.

DAVID RAKSIN

Adjunct Professor

Music and Public Administration

USC