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Bostonians would hear pretty much the same kind of programs: Munch's devotion to the moderns is second only to Koussevitzky's. But they would find it a little harder to know the man than his music. Munch's easy assurance on the podium is matched by an often moody shyness away from...
Summers in Paris. But most of the time, Charles Munch likes to work over scores at his small kidney-shaped desk or at the spinet piano in his study. On mornings when there is a rehearsal, he gets up at 8, eats an unusually hearty breakfast of bacon, scrambled eggs and tea (says Madame Munch: "In Boston we have not yet found good bread"). After rehearsals, if he has no engagement in town, he scoots back to the quiet of Brush Hill Road for luncheon...
...already developed a taste for a Boston specialty, New England clam chowder, but his favorite dishes are still pot-au-feu and kidneys cooked with Chablis. "You see," says Madame Munch, "he has a modest taste." He likes a good nip of Scotch, is amazed that he has been unable to find good Alsatian vintages...
Once a year, however, as long as he keeps the Boston conductorship, Munch expects to go back where they know about such things. His two-year contract (with an optional third) allows him plenty of free time in the summers, and he and Madame Munch plan to spend their vacations in Paris...
...Dutch etchings. He also likes to take an occasional lesson in "harmonious coordination of mind and body" at Madame Codreano's "Center for Psycho-Motor Education" (see cut). But he is fascinated with the U.S. and pleased with the thought of staying a while. Moreover, if Conductor Munch grows on Boston, as last week seemed very likely, it was quite possible that Frenchman Munch might develop a taste for the beer, the bread and the beans...