John Dalmas wrote concerning a NY Times article by Bernard Johnson:

>Perhaps, Sherman muses, because period-instrument performers have ceased
>to hold themselves to high standards and because the novelty may have
>worn off, the HIP are no longer expected to be more interesting than the
>mainstream.

Assuming John is accurately reflecting Sherman's views, it's clear that
Sherman is just another person who dislikes the HIP movement.  Nobody
who appreciates it would call it a "novelty".

>HIP junkies, of which I am obviously not one, should read Sherman's
>article as perhaps badly needed "balanced-diet" food for thought.

No, John should probably read Sherman's article once more since it turned
him on so much the first time.  As for me, I don't take instruction or
advice on HIP matters from a Sherman, Dalmas, or anyone else.  I'm quite
capable of determining the value that the HIP movement has for me.  I do
wonder though what it is about the HIP movement that creates "fear" in some
folks.  Ever hear of co-existence? Give it a shot.  It's called "taking the
high road".

Don Satz
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