Chris Bonds wrote: >Somewhere along the line, it's what the music has to say that matters, >and HIP is only worthwhile to the extent it makes the music happen. This applies to *any* performance style or practice. Why single out only HIP for scrutiny? Chris provided what I consider a reasonable "take" on HIP. He indicated there were many HIP recordings he likes, but that he was still suspicious. That's what I can't figure out. What is there to be suspicious about? Don Satz [log in to unmask]