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Only a few of the major composers of the 18th and 19th centuries showed much interest in the solo cello; the result was a paucity of literature. It was Casals who gave the cello its modern voice by enlarging its scope as a solo instrument. This emboldened composers, and the...
These are small beginnings, but most observers agree that the N.S.O. never had a better chance to make fine music. It is a notable opportunity for Rostropovich as well. Though he has no intention of giving up the cello, he is determined to make himself a great conductor. "It was...
Regarding this bill, the stupidity of the majority of the members of the Legislature is disturbing but not surprising. I have learned that decision makers, like our group of legislators, evade thinking for themselves by relying on precedents and old residual public feeling. I have learned not to expect well...
A. I think that my first statements were not correctly interpreted. I used an Afrikaans expression [Dit laat my koud] which meant that I was not emotionally involved, the same as if you would say to me that your aunt died yesterday. I would simply say, "Well, I'm...
Partridge's new collection, the product of eight years of compilation, is as pleasing for its erudition as its entries. Under "It's a cinch," Partridge quotes an essay in the July 1893 issue of Harper's magazine that traced the phrase to the backpacks of mules...