Jonathan Ellis wrote: >This is not the first time in recent weeks that a list member has >seen fit to trash Marriner. It is a pity that we should stoop to such >measures. Marriner is a fine musician who has done much excellent work, >both in the concert hall and the recording studio. That he does not appeal >to everybody on the list is regrettable, but no excuse for such unjust - >and unfounded - remarks. If we are going to be critical - let us at least >try to be constructive. A blanket condemnation does little to promote >informed debate. I have to second this. My own comment was aimed at a single specific recording of his which I didn't care for. I think I made that clear. In any case, yes, Marriner has made a lot of fine recordings over the years. I have enjoyed many many of his baroque recordings over the years. (I have no problem with modern instruments: in fact, I generally prefer them). He may not be my first choice in post-classical repertoire, but I've enjoyed much of his work here as well. Roger Hecht