In a message dated 1/20/98 3:45:07 PM EST, JIMRPT@aol.com writes: << For anyone to say, oh so condescendingly, that some music is "substandard" seems to me to be elitism of the highest and worst order. If dealing with persons who only play "substandard" music on their instrument will save me from the likes of the "classical crowd" (as defined by you) give me a customer list full of substandard types and I will be happy without regard as to which temperament they want on their instrument. >> Here, here! And, we must remember that the ''Classical'' music of our day, was the ''Popular'' music of its day, and was often times as unacceptable as what we ''may'' find unacceptable (or at least some of us). Also, remember that not all the music of bygone eras, such as what we might call ''better'' or ''classical'' music has survivied through the ages. Only the cream of the crop is still around and being performed. Just my $.02, for what it's worth. John Elving, RPT (and music director) San Leandro, CA JElving@aol.com
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