I worked with a fellow named Mike A. at the University of Houston Physics Department. He was big into classical music, and I liked getting his opinions on things, because they were knowledgeable and passionate. He detested -- probably still detests -- Boccherini, as the embodiment of all that is trivial in music. It was always fun when the radio would play one of Luigi's pieces, because Mike would heap scorn all over it. Happy days.

My favorite comment on another matter you mention was from "PDQ Bach On The Air," when Professor Pete announces that "We played that piece at the request of Clara W., and she'd like to dedicate it to Bob and John."