If there is a world’s second-most beautiful piece of music, then which is the first, and who said so? Of course, that ranking would be entirely subjective, right? I learned to compose by listening. When I need inspiration, I also listen. It doesn’t pay very well, as they say, but the benefits are pretty great; I get to listen to a lot of incredible music. So, I remember a dear friend, who knew I was a musician, rushing breathlessly to my side, proclaiming, “I have found the most beautiful piece of music ever written!” There were some flourishes of her arms and flashing of her eyes as she prepared to enlighten me with her revelation. I smiled and answered, simply, “The ‘Flower Duet?’” Her eyes widened as if I had actually been able to see into her soul, and she asked, “How could you possibly know that?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD5ry23HggM The “Flower …