Word: staccato
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...architect responsible for the first piece of Harvard’s new campus revealed his philosophy for green design to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences last night—and how it will extend to his designs for Allston. With a slight staccato lilt that hints at his German origins, architect Stefan Behnisch, known for his environmentally-sound designs, explained that for him sustainability does not simply refer to numerical measures of energy consumption. “It’s more than that. It has a qualitative aspect,” he said...
...transformed by crescendo into more drawn out, stronger, and more urgent sounds. This captivating pattern almost hinted at a battle between the instruments.The second movement, “Andante con moto,” was much more peaceful than the first. It featured less abrupt crescendos and an underlying staccato rhythm that acted as a steady pulse that allowed for an easy transition into the third movement.After a fast-paced repetition of the opening theme, the beat from the second movement reappeared and escalated into a triumphant sound in the combined third and fourth movements, “Allegro...
...Kronberg cello festival in Germany, like any gathering of skilled laborers, affords congregants a chance to swap notes on craft: in this case, new strings and rosin, drills for thumb position, double stops and staccato at the frog. But this year's festival, which ran Oct. 3-7, was different. The absence of the great Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, who co-founded the biennial event in 1993 and died in April aged 80, left its participants pondering his legacy and celebrating the unexpectedly prominent role he and his instrument had played in the history of the 20th century...
...soldiers would write,” Robbins says.For example, the graphic novel style was selected for one piece because its author, Colby Buzzel, impressed Robbins with his unique feel. “He’s kind of a punk rock kid. He kind of writes like that: staccato, tongue-in-cheek.” In particular, the graphic novel visualization stands out as eye-catching, drawn in a style reminiscent of the ultra-violent “Sin City.”Robbins expresses his initial concern that such visuals would lend to the fetishization of the violence...
...fight!” the protesters chanted in Spanish. The lunchtime rally, the first on-the-street protest held in response to the layoffs, was led by the Harvard Coalition for Respect and Equality at Work (CREW). Protestors picketed and marched to the rhythm of a bucket drum staccato, soda can maracas, and nearby Salvation Army bells. The ralliers continued through Harvard Yard, dispersing fliers, which detailed CREW’s demands, to students and other bystanders. The group’s requests include no layoffs of any MCB workers, no English-only policies, and equal opportunity for the hiring...