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...case in point was Hindemith's "Apparebit Reprentina Dies," the other work before the intermission. Though intricate and complex, it was by no means too much so for the Chorus. The piece, incidentally, has a long-standing connection with Harvard--Hindemith wrote it in 1947 for a symposium on musical criticism held here. When the work was performed, he himself conducted the Harvard Glee Club and the Radcliffe choral Society. But it is unlikely that the singing then was a great deal better than last night...
...inspite of all this praise, it just wouldn't be a Crimson review if it didn't say something nasty. "Apparebit Repentina Dies" requires a brass ensemble, and the ensemble we heard Thursday night deserves a disparaging remark or two. Hindemith is not easy going, and the instrumentalists could have benefited from a few more rehearsals. Though there were no major disasters--indeed, no real threats of any--their overall performance was a bit on the ragged side...
...concert will open with two selections by Ralph Vaughan Williams, "O Taste and See" and "O Clap Your Hands." The first piece was composed for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Then the chorus will sing the Apparebit Repentina Dies" by Paul Hindemith. It was composed in 1947 for a Symposium on Musical Criticism held at Harvard and was performed then by the Harvard Glee Club and Radcliffe Choral Society with the composer conducting...
...hear Paul Hindemith conducting is unforgettable. His "Apparebit" for mixed chorus and brass choir is a study in modern music; it was excellently executed by the Glee Club and Choral Society. The "Demon of ht Gibbet," a ballad for men's chorus, was beautifully terrifying. And when the composer turned around on the podium to lead an audience participation tribute to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge and to "Frau Musica." Sanders Theatre became animated with three part canons...
Norton Professor of Poetry Paul Rindemith will be guest conductor for half the program. He will conduct four of his own works: "Frau Musica," a canon for the 85th birthday of Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, "Apparebit Repentina Dies," and "The Demon of the Gibbet." The audience will be requested to sing the canon for Mrs. Coolidge...