Ever since I have discovered MacMillan, I have found new things in his music, both in pieces that I am very familiar with and love and with his new compositions that I have heard premieres of recently. It's the sort of music that is very intricate on paper and may seem overwhelming, but the intentions are very clear and you always know what his artistic intent is. Despite it's directness, there is still room for artistic variety, as one can hear in his pieces that have been frequently performed or recorded. I think that is a sign of a composer that deserves to truly be called 'great'. He may not be completely original, but he still has an unmistakeable voice. It seems he is only recognized in the UK and Europe, but his fame is slowly being felt here in the States.