By Peter Alexander Aug. 11 at 3:57 p.m.

I will be taking the next 2–3 weeks off from SharpsandFlatirons. During that period I will not be writing . . . anything! Around Sept. 1 I will be back with some long-planned CD reviews and the first previews of the coming season. Until then I wish you all a very pleasant August and I look forward to being back when the Fall performance season gets under way.

Best wishes to all readers! —The editor