On 17.01.2007 David W. Fenton wrote:
I think he has always overstated his case, because he was reacting to
a climate in which his hypothesis was going to be highly
controversial. Also, as a musicologically-trained performer, he was
seen by many (wrongly, in my opinion) as justifying his performing
decisions by interpreting the evidence to favor what he was wanting
to do with his group. Yes, he knew the sources, but he always seemed
to me to be making a mistake in saying too firmly exactly what they
meant. I always felt there was more doubt and flexibility in the
subject than his polemical approach to it justified.
You know what? I think the two of you would make a fantastic
pair...Although I'd probably want to be in a safe distance.
Just couldn't resist...;-)
And yes, he is polemic, I don't think he is overstating, but he is not
always very diplomatic.
Johannes
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