Classical oases

I recently became interested in classical music and started collecting CDs. I enjoy them very much, but I don’t think I would go for advice to those two clerks featured in “Lend Them Your Ear” (by Scott Timberg, Aug. 25).

One sounds like a pushy type who would cram his own taste down my throat, and the other just sounds bizarre. Thank you very much for letting me know who (and what stores) to avoid.

Toni Roberts

Los Angeles

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WHAT a delightful piece about a little known and rarely heralded group of dedicated aficionados of classical music.

While there are other knowledgeable and always helpful sales people in Southern California, I have a special affection for those at Tower Classical. Always an oasis of civility, it is a joy to search the full shelves and pick the brains of the salespeople, most of whom are passionate about serious music and eager to share their knowledge with us.

Ron Hardcastle

Los Angeles