----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Dear Map Listers (in particular any who are also classical music buffs), Yesterday morning,our classical music "listeners' requests" programme broadcast a piece of music called "Mass on a Mappa Mundi" by a Spanish composer of the 15th. century called Juan Cornado. Groves' Dictionary of Music reveals that this gentleman worked at the Court of Naples c. 1455- 1485, and that the work was commissioned by Fernando of Naples in either 1465-70 or about 1480, presumably at the same time as or a little after the date of the map. Any ideas as to which Mappa Mundi was being celebrated? (if you think it matters, or would like the challenge.....?) It's summer here , and you in the Northern Hemi- sphere usually issue a challenge linking maps to some of form of information/entertainment during your summer holidays, so now we are doing it! Judith Scurfield Judith Scurfield, Map Librarian, State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AUSTRALIA Phone +61 3 9669 9954 Fax +61 3 9669 9012 e-mail [log in to unmask]