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...first of the featured works, a small string orchestra under Norman Shapiro's direction performed Purcell's Fantasia on One Note. The novelty of this work lies in the "one note"-C-sustained throughout. All the harmony and counterpoint revolve about this tonal pivot, and it is a tribute to Purcell's genius that the technical tour-de-force never overshadows melodic beauty and expressiveness. Mr. Shapiro's treatment, however, seemed a bit heavy-handed and the players assigned the persistent C could not quite agree on its pitch...
Bach's Concerto for Two violins requires some sense of equality-though not identity-of the two solo parts. Annette Colish and Diana Stevenson both performed with accurate phrasing and intonation, but Miss Colish's sound completely overpowered her partner's smaller tone. Mr. Shapiro let the orchestra become simply a support for the soloists. This may not be authentic concerto grosso style, but it is greatly preferable to the brazen display of Interpretation" offered by some other conductors...
Speakers are: Henry Shapiro, former U.P. correspondent in Russia; Professor of History Michael Karpovich, and Assistant Professor of Government Adam Ulam. The panel is free and open to the public...
...KARL SHAPIRO...
...Mount Vernon, Social Relations; Fred J. Levy, New Rochelle, History; Ralph Blum, II, New York City, History and Literature; David P. Chandler, New York City, English; George B. Driesen, New York city, History; Gilbert K. Highet, New York City, English; Robert H. Mundheim, New York City, History; David L. Shapiro, New York City, Government; Stephen A. Weiner, New York City, Economics; Milan C. Kerno, Jamaica, Government; James D. Finkelstein, Rockville Center, Chemistry...