Dear Editor: Ms. Cleary’s statement (Funeral vs. Funereal, Readers’ Forum, April 7, 2018) is not a fair one to make. One cannot make a generalization like this. I do feel badly that she had the experience she did.

Her statement is similar to the adage “the computer made the mistake.” Pipe organs played by a well trained organists are inspiring, uplifting and beautiful. I agree that someone who doesn’t know how to play one or doesn’t prepare their music can sound terrible.

Pipe organs can make every sound imaginable. It is a shame few people today have the experience of hearing great organists on a regular basis.

JOE VITACCO

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