Word: attilio
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...contrast, the first half of the program, conducted by Attilio Poto, consisted of two works whose place in the standard repertoire is secure, but which were treated in a manner reminiscent of the Orchestra's conspicuously poor performances of two years ago. Haydn's last symphony, No. 104, in D Major had at least the benefit of a spirited, well-played finale. But the rest of it, and Corelli's "Christmas" Concerto, which opened the concert sounded as if the orchestra were merely going through the motions. The intonation was unaccountably bad, the playing colorless, and the ensemble work...
Rollin T. Kearns '59, president of HRO, said yesterday, "An appointment to the post will be announced within a month. It is not yet known who the person will be, but possible choices include Attilio Poto, present conductor...
...Brahms presents technical difficulties comparable to the Berlioz, and musical problems that are much deeper. But the orchestra had solved most of the technical problems, and conductor Attilio Poto showed not only his usual control and precision, but also an interpretation which was neither unusual nor detailed, but was remarkable in its mere presence. Too often, his sole concern has been with "the notes" rather than the more profound problems of musicality, and this performance represented a refreshing change...
...Matteo Brigante, a shrewd, brutal ex-sailor whose racketeering take has made him a rich man; he really runs the village He too is after Marietta-and he frankly prefers rape to acquiescence. Among the prominent townspeople in Boss Brigante's pocket is the chief of police, Attilio, a fine figure of a man who has at one time or another seduced most of the prominent women in town in Brigante's apartment. Only Judge Alessandro, a scholarly humanist, refuses to play Brigante's way. But the judge has his own troubles. His Junoesque wife insists...
...Friday night's concert, the major work was Schubert's 7th Symphony, with a Bartok Dance Suite and a Handel Concerto for strings and double wind orchestra filling out the program. In the Bartok, conductor Attilio Poto's strong technique was invaluable to the orchestra as he guided the players through the rhythmic complexities of the work...