Re: GG: Great Genius Revisited

[Gregory Barton <barton@mozart.inet.co.th>]

Steve Burkholder wrote:
> 
> On Sep. 25, Dr. Lehman wrote this:
> 
> >If instead (as I believe) it's a forum to discuss the work and life of a
> >controversial artist, then why is a careful and contextual assessment of
> >that artist's work out of place?
> 
> I agree with you Dr. Lehman.  I am sorry for the misunderstanding and
> consequent touch of flame.  But, hey! GG is a hot topic, and obviously
> remains controversial.  It is important, as you previously stated, that we
> must not get trapped into deifying GG and thinking of his playing as some
> sort of dogma.  There are indeed a LOT of great pianists and other groups
> out there, and they must not be ignored because of GG's aura.  Their
> interpretations are worthy just as yours and mine are.  Now, on to what the
> list was intended for, and not the incessant flaming that occupies most of
> the others!
> 
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And so they shake hands and that's the end of that.....a civilized list indeed!