Dear Roman;
I have no opinion at all regarding the comparative merits of Arthur's
or Matanya's views except to say that Matanya's ad hominem postings
concerning Arthur were very insulting and Arthur's postings were restrained
and professional arguments ad rem. I just felt that it was not quite kosher
to continue to denigrate Matanya and his views on this list after he had
been removed and thus could not respond, at least not here. I have the
greatest respect for Arthur's scholarship and knowledge of the lute and its
music. I also respect Matanya's publication efforts. I can't even remember
what the original dispute between Arthur and Matanya was about. I think it
had something to do with whether a certain composer's name was Leonhart or
Leornardo. I think Matanya's vitriol reflects more on Matanya than Arthur,
and Arthur wisely chose to ignore most of it. I know from previous exchanges
between you and Matanya that there is no love lost between you. But I always
had the feeling that you and he seemed to be enjoying the Zen combat which
is what made the exchange entertaining no matter how heated it became. But
now, it seems, the fun has gone out of it, and it's just sad. These are my
thoughts on the matter.
All the Best,
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roman Turovsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "lutelist" <[email protected]>; "gary digman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 4:17 AM
Subject: [LUTE] Re: Matanya Ophy ee and the lutelist
> > "start your own list..." I'm sorry, I wasn't aware that this was your
> list.
> It isn't mine. It is Wayne's.
>
>
> > I'll get off your cloud. This list is getting wierd. In the words of
that
> > great English philosopher, Stan Laurel, "Life just isn't short enough
for
> > this sort of thing."
> Gary, you are under an extremely erroneous impression that Arthur and MO
are
> equals, or that their positions have equal validity. I do think that
having
> to explain it would be insulting to you. Do think about it though.
> RT
>
>
> >
> > Best to All,
> > Gary Digman
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Roman Turovsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: "lutelist" <[email protected]>; "gary digman"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 5:54 AM
> > Subject: [LUTE] Re: Matanya Ophee and the lutelist
> >
> >
> > > MO is not defending his views. He undermines our right to ours. As to
> > > fairness: start your own list and see if your fairness would survive
> such
> > a
> > > test.
> > > RT
> > >
> > > > It doesn't seem quite fair to me to continue to discuss
Matanya
> > and
> > > his views on sundrie matters without allowing him the opportunity to
> > respond
> > > and/or defend those views.
> > > >
> > > > Best to All,
> > > > Gary Digman
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