Word: bitted
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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According to an outspoken alliance of activists a bit farther north in New England, when he sets foot on Harvard's campus Saturday morning, he should expect more of the same. Much more...
...passing of her judgment may have been a bit premature, however. Perhaps the character of the symphony did not lend great animation to Gatti's directing. Had he been standing in front of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna, of which he was appointed Music Director in September, he may have exhibited more of the artistry that comes from being "a part of the drama" in conducting an operatic performance...
...spotless technical precision and resplendent articulation of Schubert's themes, the spotlight continued to linger upon Gatti's motions. While the concertmaster nearly leapt from his chair at various highlycharged moments, Gatti barely took a step from his position at the front of his platform. "Gatti seemed a bit stiff," remarked one passer-by during intermission, having apparently hoped to view the conductor's signature "dramatic and instinctive style...
...well known a piece, any orchestra has to work that much harder to present the music in an engaging and expressive manner. That extra oomph was lacking in the Bach Soc's standard, somewhat unoriginal interpretation of the symphony. The most lyrical moments sometimes came across as a bit too brisk and deliberate--as, for example, in the famous cuckoo trill bridging the second and third movements. Tipler's choice of tempi was a little mystifying, especially in the second movement, where Beethoven's idyllic brook sounded more like a flooded cataract. There were times, however, when the sheer beauty...
...think we sort of surprised ourselves a little bit," said senior Connor Spreng. "We were quite happy with the way we were mentally prepared, and the way we enjoyed rowing together. That makes a world of difference...