Hi Affinity,
I've just listened to your 3 "trifles." I have to admit that my overwhelming response is one of a subdued "huh?" I know fully that atonal or serial works (which these seem to be) are difficult to comprehend, but these are leaving me in a state of no apprehension (Dictionary: 2. the faculty or act of apprehending, especially intuitive understanding; perception on a direct and immediate level. 3. acceptance of or receptivity to information without passing judgment on its validity, often without complete comprehension.). To be fair, I do appreciate the repetitive [melodic] gestures in each, but this set just doesn't engage me. Sorry not to be more encouraging.
