Pablo Massa wrote concerning Lamon's proposed battle of the bands:

>I think that a controversy between these two views could be settled
>through some more interesting topics (and better arguments) than
>"who sells more CDs".

There's really nothing to settle.  Period performance of baroque music is
more popular than modern instrument performance.  As to which is better,
that answer is up to each listener.

>Miss Lamon is angry because, as she says, Pinchas Zukerman hasn't
>changed his interpretation of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" in the last
>25 years.

That is *not* why Lamon was angry.  Her anger was based on his insulting
remarks about period performance practices and the people involved.  She
just used the Vivaldi item as an example of his having his "head in the
sand".  Personally, I would not have used the example, since consistency
has its virtues.  Petulance has little to offer.  Always strike the weakest
area of your opponent.

Don Satz
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