tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175608362956723945.post7441066414956723451..comments2022-11-11T06:19:39.892-08:00Comments on Pardess Rimonim: Be Fair and Kind in Your Criticism…<b>Payman Akhlaghi ----- ( پیمان اخلاقی )</b>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11375880572741633487noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175608362956723945.post-66031721680981181502010-08-21T17:39:40.114-07:002010-08-21T17:39:40.114-07:00Dear Anonymous,
Thank you for your accurate note. ...Dear Anonymous,<br />Thank you for your accurate note. It was corrected in the body of the text.<br />Payman<br /><br />Anonymous said...<br />Kory does not have a doctrate, he has a masters degree. So much for the Persians' obsession with titles:)<br /><br />June 8, 2010 6:27 PM<b>Payman Akhlaghi ----- ( پیمان اخلاقی )</b>https://www.blogger.com/profile/11375880572741633487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175608362956723945.post-28788952833423627702010-06-13T02:25:55.663-07:002010-06-13T02:25:55.663-07:00NOTE by Payman Akhlaghi:
On June 12, 2010, I recei...NOTE by Payman Akhlaghi:<br />On June 12, 2010, I received a group email, informing me of a blog-post (in Persian) regarding this event, in which the author had mentioned me by name, among other things. Hereby, I post my Reply to that email for future reference:<br /><br />Dear [Moderator];<br /> <br />Thank you for CC'ing me. I studied the forwarded link, upon receipt of your email.<br /> <br />To clarify a few points:<br /> <br />1) I have never taught at UCLA, nor in any other institution of higher education, anywhere in the world. I've only been giving private lessons in piano performance, and occasionally, in composition and related techniques, to music enthusiasts of all ages. I have not yet published commercially any of my compositions, or papers. I only play, or rather struggle with piano, to some acceptable degree.<br /> <br />(I do hold, however, a B.A. and an M.A. in composition, both from UCLA. My Ph.D. degree , also in composition, is awaiting the completion, defense and submission of my dissertation; i.e. I am currently a Ph.D. candidate, or to put it rather humorously, an ABD, "all but dissertation." May I add the obvious, that during my years at UCLA, I have been most fortunate and humbled to be criticized by the best.)<br /> <br />2) The respected author of the blog post, Mr. [...], has mentioned me by name for having interrupted his speech. He is absolutely right; indeed, I did so quite knowingly. I never meant to offend this gentleman; however, I have no regrets for the interjection that I made: By that point, the subject of the "vivisection" had literally turned blue, and I felt compelled to interrupt the ongoing procedure, if for a few seconds, to allow the victim to "resuscitate."<br /> <br />3) The author of the blog post has complained that [the moderator] did not correct me for my interruption. That's not true. Indeed, [the moderator] immediately warned me, from the other side of the room, stating in clear terms, "We don't have conversations in these meetings!"<br /> <br />4) Mr. [....] then writes that later on, he in turn interrupted my speech -- that should make us even -- to protest several intolerable errors in my words. I would be glad to hear any fact-based, objective and well-documented comments on any specific errors in my opinions or presentation. I sincerely consider this an important part of the learning process. I continually learn even from 7-year old children; then, why not from this clearly erudite gentleman?<br /> <br />5) I received your email several days after posting some reflections on my own weblog. Overall, it was a most wonderful experience for me to be present at your revered Camerata. (You may read my account at the following address: http://pardessrimonim.blogspot.com/2010/06/be-fair-and-kind-in-your-criticism.html Please note that I had not named anyone specifically but my close friends. To put it succinctly, my main concern remains as follows: It's completely alright to dislike a work of art, in this case, a music album -- but why the anger? What justifies making some ferocious attacks on the art, and the living artist behind it? Nothing.)<br /> <br />In fear of exhausting your patience, I refrain from writing any further on this matter.<br /> <br />Once more, thank you for your invitation, professionalism, and warm hospitality.<br /><br />All the best wishes,<br /> <br />Payman Akhlaghi<br />[June 13th, 2010]<b>Payman Akhlaghi ----- ( پیمان اخلاقی )</b>https://www.blogger.com/profile/11375880572741633487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175608362956723945.post-91424263146058500072010-06-08T18:27:11.041-07:002010-06-08T18:27:11.041-07:00Kory does not have a doctrate, he has a masters de...Kory does not have a doctrate, he has a masters degree. So much for the Persians' obsession with titles:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175608362956723945.post-66213613733014860612010-06-07T04:22:11.783-07:002010-06-07T04:22:11.783-07:00As for the Album, I encourage everyonee to listen ...As for the Album, I encourage everyonee to listen to it and delve into its beautiful sounds. The poetry is well chosen, and it's imbued with a sweet air. More I might right on this when my review is published. Payman<b>Payman Akhlaghi ----- ( پیمان اخلاقی )</b>https://www.blogger.com/profile/11375880572741633487noreply@blogger.com