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...hall’s hallowed history. One website recalls the tradition with nostalgic grace. About the Orpheum, the site reports: “It began as the Music Hall in 1852 and served as the original home of the New England Conservatory (Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto debuted here, as did the BSO). Now, fans come to see modern acts that have grown too popular for the city’s small clubs… [D]espite its tattered appearance (and so-so acoustics), all seats are filled for most shows.”The account could...
...students $12/$10/$8. The Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra (HRO) has planned a stellar concert to take place on Saturday night. The program will include three features—Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait,” Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1”, and Igor Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.” Known as “the dean of American composers,” Aaron Copland is famous for his orchestra and film compositions. Throughout his life, Copland created innovative pieces that...
About a week ago, Jimmy agreed to meet with me over tea to discuss Scientology. He rushed into our meeting from the HRO concerto competition, smiling despite his hectic schedule. Jimmy has the look of a stereotypical Harvard student, with his backpack and button-down. He’s the kid you see milling about in your dining hall or talking in a section. He looked like the last person you’d expect to jump on a couch on national television, screaming Katie Holmes’ praises. We found out that we both like Tchaikovsky?...
Saturday, Oct. 29. Copland, Stravinsky, Concerto Competition. The Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, the oldest orchestra in the country, kicks off its 2005-2006 season with several blockbuster pieces, including Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring and Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait. Sanders Theatre. Tickets $12-16; students $8-12. Tickets available online, at the Harvard Box Office, or by subscription...
...withdrawn, so he took refuge where he was most comfortable, at the piano, playing Chopin mazurkas. Wanda listened with a fascination that grew in intensity as, over the next few months, she heard him in both New York and Italy. At Milan's La Scala, Horowitz performed his signature concerto, the Rachmaninoff Third. "Then he came to visit my father, and, as they say, I was swept off my feet." They were married in December 1933 in Milan. She knew no Russian, he no Italian, so they spoke French, the language they use at home to this...