see this as an anachronism, especially in the Arts." He also reminded listeners that "I am a lone wolf..." about his endeavor. His requests for correspondence were not motivated by money alone. He used the correspondence to demonstrate that he had a listening audience so radio stations would continue to broadcast his show. Rather than playing entire compositions, he tended to play only the portions he liked, generally preferring the fast movements and omitting the slow ones. Occasionally he would play a piece, say "Wasn't that wonderful? Let's play it again!" and would play it again. Another quirky habit was to reply to those who criticized his omission of slow movements. He would occasionally deny doing this, and purport to demonstrate his love for slow movements as well by playing one. But this would then be followed by a Super OTW fast movement and no further slow movements would be heard on his show. His noncommercial program was supported by listener donations, which he solicited tirelessly on the air. Some listeners found his quirky mannerisms annoying, but many found his enthusiasm infectious and amusing. External links baracoco and Seymour DeKoven page on the DeKoven family website baracoco blog dedicated to Seymjour DeKoven Obituary in the NYTimes Classical Radio Plays Only To Sweet Tooths, David Schiff, NYTimes,May 31, 1998 Classical music radio presenters American radio DJs 1903 births 1984 deaths 20th-century American musicians Place of birth missing