Philippe Rouille writes:

> And the Limonaire, too, plays forward (normally) or backwards (really
> awfully devilish tunes).  It never appears as a joyful instrument,
> always a very disquieting one.

One advantage of book-playing instruments is that there are four ways
of reading the perforated card...  Not all are enjoyable, though!

Best wishes for New Year!

David Evans in UK

 [ It's much more work, but a piano roll can also be played four ways,
 [ with similar awful results!  ;-)  -- Robbie